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2024.006.019 - Vessel
This is an untitled cylindrical, ceramic vessel by Sammie L. Nicely that is structurally abstract. The central body of the vessel is asymmetrical, while the rim and base are both rounded. The vessel is generally comprised of a light gray clay that is blended with a light brown clay that leans toward peach pink. There is a subtle, light glaze that covers the surface.

Record Type: Object
2024.006.020 - Brooch
This is a brooch by Janice Treece-Senter that is made from formed polymer plastics. The pieces were melted and poured around a brooch pin. The brooch is generally a dark brown, but there are black details that present as facial features on the surface. The piece is signed in white paint on the side: "J-Treece Senter 93."

Record Type: Object
2024.006.021 - Brooch
This decorative brooch by Sammie L. Nicely is in the form of a miniature ceramic face mask. It is ceramic in construction with a copper or brass clasp glued on the back. The brooch was formed from a natural gray clay. There are glazed sections highlighting the eyes, nose, and mouth of the mask in a dark blue hue. There is a signature on the back of the brooch that reads: "Nicely TN 1991." Sammie Nicely often made miniature versions of his sign...

Record Type: Object
2024.006.022 - Brooch
This is a decorative brooch in the form of a miniature ceramic face mask. It is ceramic in construction with a clasp glued on the back. The brooch was formed from a natural gray clay. There are glazed sections highlighting the eyes, nose, and mouth of the mask in a dark green hue. There is a metallic button on the "forehead" of the mask. There is a signature on the back of the brooch that reads: "Nicely TN 1991." Sammie Nicely often made minia...

Record Type: Object
2024.009.001 - Vessel
"Cro-Magnon Buffalo Soldier" is a raku vessel created by Bill Capshaw. The vessel is spherical in shape, like a stout vase. The vessel features four faces with protruding features along the exterior. Each face includes defined eyebrows, noses, and lips. There are mountainous, organic motifs that encircle the exterior of the vessel along the rounded top (below the lip) and bottom (above the base). These vague mountain-like shapes vary in color...

Record Type: Object
2025.002.001 - Artwork
This stained glass artwork consists of sixteen panels comprised of various geometric shapes. Each panel is comprised of unique colors and textures, including varying shades of blue, green, red, yellow, and iridescent hues. Each panel is distinct, offering unique combinations of shapes such as stars, circles, ovals, waves, and diamonds. Some of the glass is textured, adding dimension to each panel. The frame surrounding the stained glass is compri...

Record Type: Object
FIC.2021.001 - Banjo
This five-string, fretless, wooden banjo was built by Frank Noah Proffitt in March 1963.

Record Type: Object