2004 Southwest Indian Art Fair Juried Competition

Photos by Jannelle Weakly

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Description: Handmade beaded giraffe. Form pattern traced on overlap cloth, stiched together, stuffed with cotton then beaded with seedbeads.

About this Award: Awarded to recognize high quality in diverse media that do not fit into conventional categories.

Jurors' Comments:
Shonto: I like it because it's not what you usually find in Native arts. And I like it because it's whimsical, because of its geography and the great craftsmanship.
Jennifer: The Giraffe is a wonderfully whimsical piece that is attentive to the iridescent quality of the beads and the details in the beadwork.
Ramson: (of the Runner Up, Ram) It's a fun and whimsical animal. I like the ram because it's just a cool animal!

Margia G. Simplicio