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Artwork copyright Elaine Wooshwosin. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
Beaded Bag (white with red and purple roses), 1983
Elaine Wooshwosin
(American | Okanogan)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Okanogan artist Elaine Wooshwosin hand-crafted this purse featuring a bright and elaborate beaded design of roses, with beaded buckskin fringe.
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
Artist Elaine Wooshwosin (Okanogan) creates hand-crafted, traditional art objects.
Wooshwosin'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 | Sculpture - glass |
| Medium | Beads and canvas with velvet fabric and buckskin fringe |
| Dimensions | 16 5/8 in x 9 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in (overall) |
| ID Number | WSAC1985.010.000 |
| 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 |
| Before Visiting | Some artworks may be located in areas not accessible to the general public (especially in K-12 public schools). Consider contacting the site prior to a visit to ensure access. |
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