Cousin Stick, 1983-84
Ray A. Cheer
(American | Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation | Nooksack, born 1957)
Location: Washington State University, Pullman
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Cousin Stick was hand-carved by Native American artist Ray A. Cheer in Omak, North Central Washington. Cheer notes that the imagery is inspired by his cousins and the design is influenced by historic carved masks.
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 - wood |
Medium | Maple wood |
Dimensions | 17 in x 4 1/4 in x 5 1/2 in (irregular dimensions) |
ID Number | WSAC1984.189.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Washington State University |
Artwork Location | Washington State University Cleveland Hall, Room 21C |
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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