Artwork copyright Mona Williams. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.

Maracca, 1980

Mona Williams
Canadian Syilx Okanagan

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Okanogan artist Mona Williams hand-crafted this intricately beaded wooden Maracca. This piece was acquired from the artist's relatives 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 Washington State Arts Commission.

About the Artist

Indigenous Okanogan artist Mona Williams created traditional art objects. Further biographical details are not known to us.
If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.