Origami Crane with Ferns

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
late 20th-early 21st Century
Medium
origami paper, folded
Dimensions
3 3/8 × 3 15/16 × 2 7/16 in. (8.6 × 10 × 6.2 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
Ferns, flowers, and flowerpots cover this red paper crane. Outlined in metallic gold are green fronds, white and purple petals, and pink pots patterned with purple, blue, and yellow blossoms. In Japanese folklore, it is believed that folding one thousand cranes can make a wish come true. This tradition encourages viewers to consider what prolific artist Ira Blount (1918-2020) might have wished for when folding this crane. Meditating on the elegant bird also inspires audiences to reflect on their own hopes and desires.
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.
Accession Number
2011.0004.0084
Type
origami
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8199d9084-bbc6-4eb5-bcc8-bd5e27bff466
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0084
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