Native American Heritage Month

Exhibition

Exhibition Overview

Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month
Aidan Graybill, curator
https://spencerartapps.ku.edu/spencer-projects/3358

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an outdoor slideshow of art made by Indigenous people from throughout what is now called North America. The projections will feature works from the Spencer Museum’s diverse collection of Native American art curated by a group of students in KU’s First Nations Student Association, as well as portraits of local Native people taken by Lawrence-based multidisciplinary Indigenous visual artist Mona Cliff as part of her Natives NOW project supported by ArtPlace America and the Lawrence Arts Center. Together, these projections showcase the vibrancy and beauty of Indigenous creativity from the past to the present.

Exhibition images

Works of art

Marion Palfi (1907–1978), Madera, California, 1967-69, A new arrival for "acculturation" and "relocation"
Marion Palfi (1907–1978), Madera, California, 1967-69, A new arrival for "acculturation" and "relocation"
Marion Palfi
Madera, California, 1967-69, A new arrival for "acculturation" and "relocation"
1967–1969
Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Blackfoot war-bonnet
Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Blackfoot war-bonnet
Edward Sheriff Curtis
Blackfoot war-bonnet
1926
Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Itsipstsinikyi - "Kills-inside" - Piegan
Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868–1952), Itsipstsinikyi - "Kills-inside" - Piegan
Edward Sheriff Curtis
Itsipstsinikyi - "Kills-inside" - Piegan
1926
Diego Romero (born 1964, active circa 1986–present), When Titans Collide
Diego Romero (born 1964, active circa 1986–present), When Titans Collide
Diego Romero
When Titans Collide
1999
Zig Jackson (born 1954), Indian Man in San Francisco, Indian in Mission Bus
Zig Jackson (born 1954), Indian Man in San Francisco, Indian in Mission Bus
Zig Jackson
Indian Man in San Francisco, Indian in Mission Bus
1994
Emmi Whitehorse (born 1957), Self Surrender (#1242)
Emmi Whitehorse (born 1957), Self Surrender (#1242)
Emmi Whitehorse
Self Surrender (#1242)
1999
Preston Singletary (born 1963), Eagle Hat
Preston Singletary (born 1963), Eagle Hat
Preston Singletary
Eagle Hat
2003
Joe Feddersen (born 1953), untitled
Joe Feddersen (born 1953), untitled
Joe Feddersen
untitled
2004
Carl Sweezy (circa 1881–1953), two grass dancers
Carl Sweezy (circa 1881–1953), two grass dancers
Carl Sweezy
two grass dancers
early 1900s
unrecorded Ojibwe (Ojibwa) artist, lidded box
unrecorded Ojibwe (Ojibwa) artist, lidded box
unrecorded Ojibwe (Ojibwa) artist
lidded box
late 1800s–1925
unrecorded Dakelh (Carrier) artist, pair of beaded gauntlets (gloves)
unrecorded Dakelh (Carrier) artist, pair of beaded gauntlets (gloves)
unrecorded Dakelh (Carrier) artist
pair of beaded gauntlets (gloves)
late 1800s–1950
unrecorded Cheyenne or Newe (Shoshone) artist, club
unrecorded Cheyenne or Newe (Shoshone) artist, club
unrecorded Cheyenne or Newe (Shoshone) artist
club
late 1800s–1979
unrecorded Aché artist, bow
unrecorded Aché artist, bow
unrecorded Aché artist
bow
late 1800s–1976
unrecorded Apsáalooke (Crow) artist, cradleboard
unrecorded Apsáalooke (Crow) artist, cradleboard
unrecorded Apsáalooke (Crow) artist
cradleboard
1900s
unrecorded Cheyenne artist, knife sheath
unrecorded Cheyenne artist, knife sheath
unrecorded Cheyenne artist
knife sheath
late 1800s–2007
unrecorded Cree artist, bandolier bag
unrecorded Cree artist, bandolier bag
unrecorded Cree artist
bandolier bag
late 1800s–early 1900s
unrecorded Cheyenne artist, child's dress
unrecorded Cheyenne artist, child's dress
unrecorded Cheyenne artist
child's dress
early 1900s
Damacia Cordero (1905–1989), owl figure
Damacia Cordero (1905–1989), owl figure
Damacia Cordero
owl figure
mid 1900s
Julia Jumbo (1928–2007, active 1940–2007), Two Grey Hills rug
Julia Jumbo (1928–2007, active 1940–2007), Two Grey Hills rug
Julia Jumbo
Two Grey Hills rug
circa 1959
Teddy Felix, pipe bowl and stem
Teddy Felix, pipe bowl and stem
Teddy Felix
pipe bowl and stem
1970
Henry Crow Dog, necklace
Henry Crow Dog, necklace
Henry Crow Dog
necklace
late 1800s–1981
Louis Shipshee (1896–1975), painting of Chief Watonga
Louis Shipshee (1896–1975), painting of Chief Watonga
Louis Shipshee
painting of Chief Watonga
1896–1975
unrecorded Tetsuge Owingeh (Tesuque) artist, jar
unrecorded Tetsuge Owingeh (Tesuque) artist, jar
unrecorded Tetsuge Owingeh (Tesuque) artist
jar
1960s
Sadie Adams (1905–1995, active 1930–1981), bowl
Sadie Adams (1905–1995, active 1930–1981), bowl
Sadie Adams
bowl
mid 1900s–1992
Pablita Tafoya Chavarria (1914–1979, active 1930–1979), bowl with twisted handle
Pablita Tafoya Chavarria (1914–1979, active 1930–1979), bowl with twisted handle
Pablita Tafoya Chavarria
bowl with twisted handle
mid 1900s–1965
unrecorded Diné (Navajo) artist, turquoise and silver ring
unrecorded Diné (Navajo) artist, turquoise and silver ring
unrecorded Diné (Navajo) artist
turquoise and silver ring
late 1800s–1963
Minnie S. Foster, The Water Way Chant
Minnie S. Foster, The Water Way Chant
Minnie S. Foster
The Water Way Chant
mid 1900s–1993
J. M. Boudrie, tomahawk pipe
J. M. Boudrie, tomahawk pipe
J. M. Boudrie
tomahawk pipe
late 1800s–1968
Irene Tsosie, sand painting depicting sun and eagle
Irene Tsosie, sand painting depicting sun and eagle
Irene Tsosie
sand painting depicting sun and eagle
late 1900s–1994
unrecorded Ndee (Apache) or Diné (Navajo) artist, beaded necklace
unrecorded Ndee (Apache) or Diné (Navajo) artist, beaded necklace
unrecorded Ndee (Apache) or Diné (Navajo) artist
beaded necklace
1922–1928
Woodrow Wilson Crumbo (1912–1989), Horse and Colt
Woodrow Wilson Crumbo (1912–1989), Horse and Colt
Woodrow Wilson Crumbo
Horse and Colt
circa 1940s
Angela Baca (1927–2014), melon bowl
Angela Baca (1927–2014), melon bowl
Angela Baca
melon bowl
late 1900s
unrecorded Native Arctic artist, mask
unrecorded Native Arctic artist, mask
unrecorded Native Arctic artist
mask
late 1800s–1980
unrecorded Plains artist, feather ornament
unrecorded Plains artist, feather ornament
unrecorded Plains artist
feather ornament
late 1800s–1980
Ada Bosin (1903–1980), beaded snood with medallion
Ada Bosin (1903–1980), beaded snood with medallion
Ada Bosin
beaded snood with medallion
1959
unrecorded Plains artist, beaded panel
unrecorded Plains artist, beaded panel
unrecorded Plains artist
beaded panel
late 1800s–1980
Ada Bosin (1903–1980), beaded rosette
Ada Bosin (1903–1980), beaded rosette
Ada Bosin
beaded rosette
1964
Ada Bosin (1903–1980), beaded rosette
Ada Bosin (1903–1980), beaded rosette
Ada Bosin
beaded rosette
1968
unrecorded Ka’igwu (Kiowa) artist, peyote fan
unrecorded Ka’igwu (Kiowa) artist, peyote fan
unrecorded Ka’igwu (Kiowa) artist
peyote fan
late 1800s–1980
Blue Corn (1921–1999, active 1923–1995), shallow bowl
Blue Corn (1921–1999, active 1923–1995), shallow bowl
Blue Corn
shallow bowl
1977
Rita Belgarde (1918–2005), star quilt
Rita Belgarde (1918–2005), star quilt
Rita Belgarde
star quilt
1999
unrecorded Plains artist, woman's dress
unrecorded Plains artist, woman's dress
unrecorded Plains artist
woman's dress
late 1800s–1980
Paul Harbaugh; David Francis Barry (1854–1934), CROW KING, “Kangi Yatapi” (d. 1884)
Paul Harbaugh; David Francis Barry (1854–1934), CROW KING, “Kangi Yatapi” (d. 1884)
Paul Harbaugh , David Francis Barry
CROW KING, “Kangi Yatapi” (d. 1884)
1870s–1890s
Paul Harbaugh; David Francis Barry (1854–1934), JOHN GRASS, “Pezi” (1837-1918)
Paul Harbaugh; David Francis Barry (1854–1934), JOHN GRASS, “Pezi” (1837-1918)
Paul Harbaugh , David Francis Barry
JOHN GRASS, “Pezi” (1837-1918)
1870s–1890s
Al Bahe (born 1959), Cold Dawn
Al Bahe (born 1959), Cold Dawn
Al Bahe
Cold Dawn
circa 1986
Nev Autrey (1949–2005), spirit flute
Nev Autrey (1949–2005), spirit flute
Nev Autrey
spirit flute
mid-late 1900s
Josh MacPhee (born 1973); C & D Printshop; Roger Peet, Little Bighorn
Josh MacPhee (born 1973); C & D Printshop; Roger Peet, Little Bighorn
Josh MacPhee , C & D Printshop , Roger Peet
Little Bighorn
2000
Josh MacPhee (born 1973); Stumptown Printers (founded 1999), The Occupation of Alcatraz
Josh MacPhee (born 1973); Stumptown Printers (founded 1999), The Occupation of Alcatraz
Josh MacPhee , Stumptown Printers
The Occupation of Alcatraz
2006
Josh MacPhee (born 1973); Stumptown Printers (founded 1999); Dylan Miner (born 1976), The Pueblo Revolt
Josh MacPhee (born 1973); Stumptown Printers (founded 1999); Dylan Miner (born 1976), The Pueblo Revolt
Josh MacPhee , Stumptown Printers , Dylan Miner
The Pueblo Revolt
2015
Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds (born 1954), Kaw
Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds (born 1954), Kaw
Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds
Kaw
2018

Events

November 12, 2020
Activity
Native American Heritage Month
6:00–7:00PM
Exterior of Spencer Museum of Art, Mississippi St side
November 18, 2020
Activity
Native American Heritage Month
6:00–7:00PM
Haskell Indian Nations University, on the exterior of Haskell Memorial Stadium. Turn south on Barker off of 23rd and take first left (Stadium Road). Park in the lot to the north of the stadium. Exit via Perimeter Rd to 23rd St.