Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2004.56.003
Accession#:
2004.56
Credit Line:
Purchase of this artwork has been made possible through the generous support of the Rasmuson Foundation.
Object Name:
Bib
Title:
Sea Pigeon Ceremonial Dance Bib
Artist — Creator:
Sheakley, Florence Marks
Date:
01/01/2002
Description:
Ceremonial Dance Bib made of red wool felt on the front and a butterfly/ floral cotton print on the back. The sea pigeon and raven heads are done in glass beads with shell details. Abalone and mother—of—pearl buttons form a border around the edge of the bib and stand—up collar. Edges are trimmed in black fabric bias tape and beadwork. Collar ties with leather thongs at the back, "handmade ___" with illegible initials in black ink. Tag on reverse, "Hand Made by Florence M. Sheakley."
Notes:
Purchased from the artist. Artist is a member of the Raven moiety, Lukaax.adi clan, child of the Chookaneidi. She learned beadwork from her mother, Emma Marks. The Sea Pigeon design is Johnny Marks, and the Raven design by Jimmy Marks, both brothers of the artist. Further info on file. The bib was among 18 artworks chosen for the 2001 Sealaska Juried Art Show in partnership with the Alaska State Museum, on exhibit at the ASM from June—Sept 2002.
People:
Sheakley, Florence Marks
Marks, Emma
Marks, Johnny
Marks Jimmy
Marks, Emma
Marks, Johnny
Marks Jimmy
Search Terms:
TLingit
Native
personal belonging
ethnographic
bird
Native
personal belonging
ethnographic
bird
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