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Medicine Bag and Feather Case

Mary Berner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two objects: a medicine bag on the left and a feather case on the right, both labeled as from the Rio Grande Pueblos. The medicine bag is the largest item and features a colorful pattern with geometric designs in shades of red, white, and grayish tones. The feather case is cylindrical with a lid, showing bands of colors including red, brown, and a muted blue. The color palette for the entire image consists mostly of reds, browns, and muted grays. The medicine bag is positioned on the left, while the feather case is on the right with handwritten labeling and size dimensions surrounding each item.

Artwork Details

Date
1935
Medium
graphite and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4546 × 3387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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