artifacts, 2001-2004
dimensions vary, 4’8”x10’x10” as seen here
mixed media: sticks, rocks, handmade paper (flax and abaca), steel, clay, jute twine, sisal twine, fiberglass screen, yarn, thread

 

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Constructed of a wide variety of materials from handmade paper to steel, iron, clay, and found natural objects, these artifacts recall a different time, an era of handcrafted objects. These tools, toys, weapons, and vessels have an implied function, important in the everyday lives of another people.

 

 

 

steel basket
steel, stick
88"x33"x14"

 

 

 

 

 

willow tool
willow branch and bark
6'x16"x11"

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