Artwork copyright V.F. Tuttle. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1986.

Artwork copyright V.F. Tuttle. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1986.

Ceremonial Drum, 1979

V.F. Tuttle
American Sioux (specific band not known) (born 1931)

Location: Washington State University, Pullman

About the Artwork

Ceremonial Drum was hand-crafted from buckskin rawhide by Sioux artist V. F. Tuttle. 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 University.

About the Artist

Native American artist V.F. Tuttle (Sioux) creates hand-crafted traditional objects. Further biographical details are not known to us.
If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.