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Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Spirit Guardian of the Songs
Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Spirit Guardian of the Songs

Date2009
Maker Joe Seymour Squaxin Island/Acoma
Label TextSince the 1960s, Northwest Coast Native artists have used the printmaking medium to explore ideas and designs beyond those possible in carving, painting and weaving. Graphic works have been a vehicle to both discover traditional design and to push against its constraints.
Object number2014.4.32
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Credit LineGift of Simon Ottenberg
Dimensions22 x 21 in. (55.9 x 53.3 cm)
MediumSilkscreen print
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Joe Seymour
2010
Object number: 2014.4.33
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Edward Joe
1992
Object number: 2009.5.60
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Edward Joe
2002
Object number: 2014.4.15
Photo: Scott Leen
Edward Joe
1992
Object number: 2014.8.2
Photo: Scott Leen
Edward Joe
1993
Object number: 2014.8.3
Photo: Scott Leen
Edward Joe
1992
Object number: 2009.5.33
Photo: Scott Leen
Joe David
1980
Object number: 2009.5.42
Joe David
April 1980
Object number: 2018.29.12
Joe David
1978
Object number: 2018.29.13
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Joe David
May 1979
Object number: 2018.29.14
Joe David
June 1981
Object number: 2018.29.15