Basket And Lid With Carved Wood Decoration

Anacostia Community Museum

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Caption
This round woven basket is unique among artist Ira Blount’s creations for having a lid. The lid incorporates a carved wood openwork floral design. This combination of woodwork and weaving demonstrates Blount’s mastery of multiple mediums. The Calvert County Fair awarded this basket the First Place Blue Premium Ribbon.
The Basket Bunch, a craft guild in Prince George’s County, Maryland, featured this object on their Facebook page when honoring Blount. The basket has a unique connection to Blount’s engagement with community organizations dedicated to arts and crafts.
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
1995
Accession Number
2011.0004.0001
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
basket
Medium
wood splint, wood, stain
Dimensions
6 7/8 × 11 13/16 in. (17.5 × 30 cm)
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Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0001
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl860313cad-35ea-42dc-9d42-02f72a7d2a1a
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