Carved Apple-Shaped Container

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Object Details

Artist

Ira Blount

Caption

Artist Ira Blount captures the form and appearance of an apple in this wood carving. Even the sheen from the coating, which highlights natural variations in color, recalls the shiny fruit. The lifelike sculpted vessel features a slightly irregular shape and a stem. It also functions as a container, as the top can be removed to store items inside.

After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.

Cite As

Gift of Ira Blount

Date

1985

Accession Number

2011.0004.0032

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

box

Medium

wood

Dimensions

Including Lid: 4 3/4 × 9 1/4 in. (12.1 × 23.5 cm)

Other (Lid Only): 2 1/4 × 9 1/4 in.

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Anacostia Community Museum Collection

Data Source

Anacostia Community Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8d558c8d9-7401-4e95-b516-ff5099409ddd

Record ID

acm_2011.0004.0032