Basket Bottle, 1950
Helen Mary Thompson
(Nationality unknown)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Basket Bottle is a hand-woven artwork created by artist Helen Mary Thompson. It was acquired in Neah Bay, 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
Helen Mary Thompson is a Native American artist of unknown tribal affiliation creating hand-woven objects influenced by Coast Salish tradition.
Thompson's birthdate and 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 | Bear grass, cedar bark, raffia, and commercial dyes |
Dimensions | 11 3/8 in x 3 1/8 in x 3 1/8 in |
ID Number | WSAC1984.208.000 |
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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