Mounted Origami Crane with Gold Ribbon

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
2001
Medium
origami paper, blotting paper
Dimensions
4 13/16 × 3 3/4 in. (12.3 × 9.5 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
A colorful origami crane is mounted on watercolor paper with a natural deckle edge. Gold metallic cord attaches to the bird’s back, a feature which could have enabled the object to be hung and displayed. The upward streaming of the cord creates a sense of motion and flight. This detail draws attention to the various methods of viewing and exhibiting origami.
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
2011.0004.0096
Type
origami
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl89fd0e540-31de-46c9-b799-c1fedd8d5692
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0096
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