Carved Apple-Shaped Container

Anacostia Community Museum

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Caption
Artist Ira Blount captures the form and appearance of an apple in this wood carving. Even the sheen from the coating, which highlights natural variations in color, recalls the shiny fruit. The lifelike sculpted vessel features a slightly irregular shape and a stem. It also functions as a container, as the top can be removed to store items inside.
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
1985
Accession Number
2011.0004.0032
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
box
Medium
wood
Dimensions
Including Lid: 4 3/4 × 9 1/4 in. (12.1 × 23.5 cm)
Other (Lid Only): 2 1/4 × 9 1/4 in.
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Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0032
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8d558c8d9-7401-4e95-b516-ff5099409ddd
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