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S'abadeb-The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists

This exhibition from the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) explores the art and culture of the Salish First Peoples of Washington State and British Columbia. The word s'abadeb translates as "gifts" in English, and represents a wide range of beliefs and actions to the Coast Salish First People. The web exhibition is divided into sections on the gifts of the earth, ancestors, families, spirit world, and artists. The last is possibly the most interesting, presenting works of modern artists working within Coast Salish tradition, compared with historical works. For example, a 19th century wooden spindle whorl with a pattern of fish is paired with a glass whorl decorated with frogs, created in 1995. Other pairs include bracelets, canoe paddles, woven items, and photographs.
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October 31st, 2008
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October 31st, 2008 at 8:41am
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November 3rd, 2008 at 10:48pm
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