New Acquisition: Compton Collection
- Post Date: 2/5/2018
- Author: John Holton
- Reading Time: 2 minute read
The Spurlock Museum recently received the final portion of a noteworthy donation of Southwestern Native American objects, generously bequeathed to the Museum by W. Dale and Jeanne C. Compton. This collection of 172 baskets, rugs, and pottery significantly broadens the Museum’s collection of contemporary North American indigenous peoples’ works. The entire
Many cultures are represented in the basketry on this table: Pima, Navajo, Papago, Koasati, Tohono O’odham, Makah, Inupiaq, and Wounaan.
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Collections students Vil and Tammy inspect a Two Grey Hills rug woven by Mary Nez () for evidence of insects or rodents, which is standard practice with any incoming collection. This piece was pest free! 2017.07.0131
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Registration student Leanna measures ceramic vessels crafted by Puebloan artists Emma Lewis (Acoma), Victor & Naomi Eckleberry (Santa Clara), Rafaelita Aguliar (Santo Domingo), and Adrian Vallo (Acoma).
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A Hopi/Tewa wedding vase made by Joy Navasie is photographed by Registration student Alethea. 2017.07.0039
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Collections student Sarah cleans a Wounaan basket using a soft-bristle brush. 2017.07.0107
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