Handmade Wooden Egg

Anacostia Community Museum

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Caption
Artist Ira Blount (1918-2020) layered and glued alternating strips of light and dark stained wood before carving it into the flat-bottomed egg form, resulting in a pattern of concentric stripes. Utilizing natural materials and classic woodworking techniques, Blount’s egg is notable for its colors and simple form.
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
1992
Accession Number
2011.0004.0033b
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
sculpture
Medium
wood
Dimensions
3 × 5 1/4 in. (7.6 × 13.3 cm)
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Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0033b
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8a9edd198-2c2b-44cc-a2e7-3107f80f4c12
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