Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1989.005 |
Object Name |
Sculpture |
Description |
"Little Mama" is an assemblage (a type of sculpture that introduces pre-existing, non-art objects into an art context) of found objects. The figure is made from black painted root and depicts a Black woman wearing a patchwork fabric skirt. Materials assembled on the figure include: two snail shells on top of the head; a jeweled gold brooch place on her forehead; eyes made from small cypraea shell; a mouth featuring pearl-like beads, a chain necklace on the neck; spiraled earrings; a butterfly bracelet on the remaining arm; and an anklet on the figure's left ankle. Underneath the feet a wood board painted yellow with green and red spots serves as the base of the sculpture. Bessie Harvey's signature with "88" is written on the base near the figure's left foot. |
Date |
1988 |
Artist |
Bessie Harvey |
Dimensions |
H-101.6 W-45.085 D-24.13 cm |
Collection |
Sammie L. Nicely Collection |
Title |
Little Mama |
Place of Origin |
USA / Tennessee / Alcoa |
Material |
wood, fabric, seashells, metal, mixed media |
Subjects |
American Art Appalachian Art |
Other Name |
Assemblage |
Search Terms |
Appalachian Art |