Having lived in the southwest for nearly fifty years, we've seen innumerable examples of Native American crafts. But something in the reviews of the Salida Museum hinted at unique items. And such was/is the case.
It's hard to describe the exquisite sheen of the deep purple blouse in the display of womens' clothes. The detailed pattern of embellishment was beyond my ability to decipher nor could I count the myriad buttons that would've presented an insurmountable obstacle to access.
Lumber being too valuable as mining timber, these "bone baskets" were used instead of board topcoats (caskets). Note the pillow.
Though we've seen fine work elsewhere, I recently read of the quality of the work by the Utes. These do, in fact, surpass anything I've seen elsewhere.
Larry Kovacic, Museum Director, was as or more interesting. After retiring from Sandia Labs in Albuquerque, he and his wife moved to Salida where he runs the museum and repairs bicycles that the Lions (mens fraternity) gift to children.
As a Capricorn, I HAD to have these.
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