VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM – Vesterheim Folk Art Benefit Auction 2017
Auction Ends: Oct 1, 2017 09:00 PM CDT

Scandinavian Folk Art

"First Turtle" Tapestry Weaving by Lila Nelson

Item Number
134
Sold
420 USD to kmc3c16e1
Number of Bids
23  -  Bid History

Item Description

28"L, 20"W. The turtle plays a key role in several Native American creation stories. The turtle swims deep below the water that covers the earth and he brings up mud from the bottom that helps create the earth. The weaving has a hanging sleeve on the back with Lila Nelson label sewn on. Artist: Lila Nelson, previous Vesterheim Textile Curator. Lila passed away in 2015.

Item Special Note

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Donated By:

Lila Nelson Estate