Ina with babies
Artist
Diane Tells His Name
(Oglala Lakota)
Date2010
MediumGlass beads, cloth, hair, leather/hide, horse tail hair, ribbon, polyfill stuffing
Dimensions10” H (without stand)
SignedLeft thigh with symbol and initials: (=) DTHN
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Frank Pommersheim ’65
Object numberNA2010.072.POM
DescriptionLakota Mother (Ina) holding four babies all sewn from brown broadcloth and stuffed with polyfill. Mother has horse tail hair and wears a calico floral print dress with purple and pink satin ribbon trim and leather leggings. Her earrings and moccasins are embellished with pink and blue glass beads.
ClassificationsToys
Collections
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The University Museums are committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in our database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, working with communities to identify culturally sensitive belongings, and adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or information you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
Unknown, Rarámuri (Tarahumara)
Grace Fields
