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Artwork copyright V.F. Tuttle. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1986.
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Artwork copyright V.F. Tuttle. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1986.
Ceremonial Drum, 1979
V.F. Tuttle
(American | Sioux (specific band not known), born 1931)
Location: Washington State University, Pullman
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Ceremonial Drum was hand-crafted from buckskin rawhide by Sioux artist V. F. Tuttle.
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 V.F. Tuttle (Sioux) creates hand-crafted traditional 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 | Textile / fiber / organic materials |
| Medium | Buckskin (2-sided drum) |
| Dimensions | 25 3/4 in diameter (irregular dimensions) |
| ID Number | WSAC1985.018.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
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Location Information
| Agency | Washington State University |
| Artwork Location | Washington State University Cleveland Hall, Room 23, Display case |
| WA County | Whitman |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | University |
| Address | Wilson Road and NE Stadium Way Pullman, WA 99164 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 46.728659, -117.166366 |
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