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Artwork copyright Lea Tuttle. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Artwork copyright Lea Tuttle. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.
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Salish Pine Needle Basket, 1984
Lea Tuttle
(American | Flathead Nation, born 1937)
Location: Pioneer Elementary School, Shelton
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Salish Pine Needle Basket was created by Flathead artist Lea Tuttle by tightly bundling pine needles and weaving them together with raffia.
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 Lea Tuttle (Flathead Nation) creates traditional Salish objects. 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 | Pine needle and raffia |
| Dimensions | 6 1/4 in x 8 in x 6 1/4 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1985.019.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Washington, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Pioneer School District |
| Artwork Location | Pioneer Elementary School Display case, Across from curved wall |
| WA County | Mason |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 110 East Spencer Lake Road Shelton, WA 98584 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.258380, -123.000810 |
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