Artwork copyright Ray A. Cheer. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Artwork copyright Ray A. Cheer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2021.
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Artwork copyright Ray A. Cheer. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2021.
Spirit Rattle, 1983-84
Ray A. Cheer
(American | Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation | Nooksack, born 1957)
Location: Pioneer Elementary School, Shelton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Spirit Rattle was hand-carved by Native American artist Ray A. Cheer 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
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 | Painting - paint on rigid surface / mixed media |
| Medium | Juniper wood |
| Dimensions | 14 3/8 in (3 1/4 in handle) (irregular dimensions) |
| ID Number | WSAC1984.187.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Pioneer School District |
| Artwork Location | Pioneer Elementary School Display case across from curved wall |
| WA County | Mason |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 110 East Spencer Lake Road Shelton, WA 98584 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.258380, -123.000810 |
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