Featuring Indigenous Antique Fine Art, Baskets, Ancient Indian Rock Drawings, and Storytelling on May 5 – 6.
Sandra Horn, purveyor of antique Native American basketry, surrounded by her personal collection.
The Autry National Center invites the public to learn about the process of building and expanding on a personal collection during the Legacy Collections Weekend event. Organizers Sandra Horn, purveyor of antique Native American basketry, and Ari Maslow, president and CEO of Terrassure Corporation, Westside Trading Post, and Maslow Consulting, have invited top experts Kim Martindale, art expert; Dr. Alan Garfinkel Gold, archaeologist, cultural liaison, and author; Paul Goldsmith, Hollywood filmmaker; Ernestine De Soto, Chumash elder; and other Native guests to share their knowledge of Native American art and culture.
The weekend activities include discussions about Native American basketry and ancient cultures, and a screening of the documentary 6 Generations of Indigenous Californiafollowed by a discussion with Goldsmith and De Soto. Items for sale include fine Native American basketry and jewelry, rock art books and DVDs, including the 6 Generations DVD, as well as an array of books, jewelry, artwork, clothing, and more offered in the Autry Store. Proceeds benefit Autry exhibitions and events.
In addition, the Autry Store presents a display of Gene Quintana’s fine collection of Dat-So-La-Lee baskets. Dat-So-La-Lee is considered one of the greatest basket weavers and designers among the Washoe people. She learned traditional basket making during a time when the Washoe women were forced to weave in secret. To help her people, she moved to Carson City in 1895, offering small baskets for sale to Abe and Amy Cohn, the owners of an emporium. From that time until her death in 1925, Abe and Amy Cohn supported Dat-So-La-Lee so she could concentrate on making her superb baskets.
“Some baskets were woven to cook food, some baskets were woven to carry wood, and some baskets were woven to transport water,” said Ari Maslow. “Then there are the baskets that were woven for show, gifts, sale, and competition. These are the fine art baskets, and they embody the finest craftsmanship and artistry of over 100 generations of weaving.”
Seasoned collectors of antique Native American Indian art and new enthusiast alike will enjoy this up-close-and-personal look at the legacy of great art collections, ancient rock art, and the people who keep the stories alive.
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 9:00 am.–5:00 p.m.
Events, presentations, and opportunities for acquisition
Sunday, May 6, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sale and assessment only
The Autry National Center is an intercultural history center dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West. Located in Griffith Park, the Autry’s collections include those of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian and the Autry Institute’s two research libraries: the Braun Research Library and the Autry Library. Exhibitions, public programs, K–12 educational services, and publications are designed to examine critical issues of society, offering insights into solutions and the contemporary human condition through the Western historical experience. – http://theautry.org
