Select Page

Collections

Collections Menu
Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2008 School for Advanced Research.

Seed beater

Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2008 School for Advanced Research.

Seed beater

Date: 2005
Artist or Maker: Everett Pikyavit (b. 1967)
Dimensions:
Overall: 14.2 x 24.5 x 62.5 cm (5 9/16 x 9 5/8 x 24 5/8 in.)
Medium: willow | redbud
Credit Line: Gift of the artist, 2005.
Object Number: SAR.2005-18-5
Not on view
DescriptionThis seed beater is made of willow, redbud, and tamarisk. The overall shape is that of a very large spoon. It is formed from a bundle of slender willow branches stitched together with interior willow bark and redbud bark. The willow branches are stitched tightly together at the top, to form a round handle. From the base of the handle they are spread out to form the convex portion. The edges, and the scooped shape, are stabilized with a tamarisk rim rod, to which the outer willow branches are firmly stitched using interior willow bark.
In Collection(s)
The Indian Arts Research Center, in collaboration with Native American community scholars, strives to present accurate collections records. Records may be updated as new information becomes available and is reviewed with the Native American community having cultural affinity to particular items. Please write to iarc@sarsf.org if you have questions or concerns related to the documentation.