Another Broken Treaty
Artist
Peter B. Jones
(Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Onondaga, Beaver Clan)
Date2010
MediumClay, copper, pigment, synthetic sinew
Dimensions25 3/4” H x 6” Diam.
SignedBack near base: P B Jones ‘10
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberNA2010.105.LMA
DescriptionStanding male figure with angry expression holding a rolled up a document marked “Treaty.” He wears copper earrings, the representation of a Washington Peace Medal, and garments decorated with sinew, the Washington Covenant Belt figures and the American flag, of which the blue ground is glazed and red stripes are dripping/spattered. Both hands are tied, one behind back with fingers crossed.
ClassificationsSculpture
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