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Artwork copyright Ray A. Cheer. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.
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Artwork copyright Ray A. Cheer. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985 (detail).
Peyote Staff, 1983-1984
Ray A. Cheer
(American | Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation | Nooksack, born 1957)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Peyote Staff was hand-carved by Native American artist Ray A. Cheer in Omak, Washington. This piece is constructed from sage wood and decorated with deer hooves.
This artwork is part of Beyond Blue Mountains, a collection that was curated by late Tlingit (Native Alaskan) artist Jim Schoppert. It presents the work of Native American artists of diverse heritage, ideas, materials, and styles. The collection takes an in-depth look at the artists’ unique voices and interpretations of tradition.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Corrections.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Native American artist Ray A. Cheer (Colville and Nooksack) creates hand-carved sculptures influenced by Coast Salish designs. He is of Colville (Northeastern Washington) and Nooksack (Northwestern Washington) heritage.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - coated metals |
| Medium | Sage wood, deer hooves, metal, resin, and beads |
| Dimensions | 46 1/2 in x 7 in x 3 in (irregular dimensions) |
| ID Number | WSAC1984.188.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Washington State Arts Commission |
| Artwork Location | Washington State Arts Commission Not on display. At ArtsWA pending conservation, framing, re-siting, or return to site. |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 711 Capitol Way S., Suite 600 Olympia, WA 98504 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.041975, -122.901474 |
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