Handmade Wooden Egg

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Object Details

Artist

Ira Blount

Caption

Artist Ira Blount (1918-2020) layered and glued alternating strips of light and dark stained wood before carving it into the flat-bottomed egg form, resulting in a pattern of concentric stripes. Utilizing natural materials and classic woodworking techniques, Blount’s egg is notable for its colors and simple form.

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

1992

Accession Number

2011.0004.0033b

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

sculpture

Medium

wood

Dimensions

3 × 5 1/4 in. (7.6 × 13.3 cm)

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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/dl8a9edd198-2c2b-44cc-a2e7-3107f80f4c12

Record ID

acm_2011.0004.0033b