Selections from the
Native American Collection

The University of Virginia Art Museum's collection of Native American art began with a gift from Nancy, Lady Astor; the works of art date from the 1880's to the early 1900's. Over time, the collection has grown through gifts and now includes ceramics, baskets and textiles from indigenous cultures of the southwestern United States; beadwork of the Woodlands and Plains, as well as the Northwest Coast including Alaska. This growing collection looks to the future by including contemporary Native American artists such as Jaune Quick-to-See-Smith, Kay WalkingStick and Barbara Gonzales.

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Basketry  |  Beadwork  |  Ceramics  |  Metal Work and Woodwork  |  Textiles  |  Painting

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Basketry

Jar-Shaped Basket		Woman's Basketry Hat		Wedding Basket		Basketry Tray

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Beadwork

Shoulder Bag/ Bandolier Bag		Woman's Beaded Collar		Fully Beaded Lattice Cradle (pajop)		Vest for Boy

Pipe Bag		Pipe Bag		Pipe Bag

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Ceramics

Maria Martinez Julian Martinez		Maria Martinez Santana Roybal Martinez		Maria Martinez Popovi		Barbara Gonzales

Rose Gonzales		Bowl with Palhik'Mana Motif		Polychrome Jar (Olla)		Polychrome Jar (Olla)

Wedding Vase

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Metal Work and Woodwork

Silver-Mounted Horse Bridle		Squash-blossom Necklace		Doll Representing Palhik'Mana

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Textiles

Chief's Pattern Rug, Phase III		Rug with Yé'ii Figures		Saddle Blanket		Floor Rug, Eye-Dazzler Style

Chilkat Blanket (naaxien)

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Painting

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith		Kay WalkingStick