Artwork copyright Robin Gunshow. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.
Dancing Fan, 1984
Robin Gunshow
(American | Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, born 1958)
Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Native American artist Robin Gunshow hand-crafted Dancing Fan in Nespelum, Washington using buckskin, felt, feathers, and peyote stitch beadwork. The fan would traditionally be carried by performers during ceremonial dances and gatherings.
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 Robin Gunshow (Colville Tribe) creates artworks used in traditional ceremonies and gatherings. 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 - mixed media |
| Medium | Feathers, glass beads, buckskin, felt, leather, and wood handle |
| Dimensions | 19 in x 6 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1984.193.000 |
| 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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