Artwork copyright Mona Williams. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.
Maracca, 1980
Mona Williams
(Canadian | Okanogan)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Okanogan artist Mona Williams hand-crafted this intricately beaded wooden Maracca. This piece was acquired from the artist's relatives in Omak, Washington.
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
Indigenous Okanogan artist Mona Williams created traditional art objects. Further biographical details are not known to us.
If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - glass |
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | 17 1/2 in x 2 11/16 in (overall) |
| ID Number | WSAC1984.196.000 |
| 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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