Photographs depicting Arthur Amiotte's artwork, including stitchery and quilts, clothing and mocassins, wall hangings, and paintings. The collection also includes some images of exhibits of Amiotte's work, a powwow, and scenic views of the Great Plains area.
Born in 1942 and raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Arthur Amiotte is an Oglala painter, collage and fiber artist, lecturer, and author. Influenced by Native artist Oscar Howe, Amiotte's art is based on Oglala tradition and culture.
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Photo Lot 88-1, Arthur Amiotte photographs of his art, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Copy slides made by Smithsonian Institution, 1987.
Originals retained by Arthur Amiotte.
Originals loaned by Arthur Amiotte for copying, 1987.
Artwork by Amiotte can be found in the National Anthropological Archives in American Indian Social and Political memorabilia.
The Archives of American Art holds audio recording of an oral history interview with Amiotte.