Aspen Decker
Salish Strawberry Sc̓éʔek̓ w ‘Floral’, 2024
antique 1872 Ledger paper, colored pencil, ink, acrylic
7 x 5 in
ADEC017
Plains floral designs that have been crafted by Plains Tribes for generations using quillwork, native pigments on hides, and beadwork. These designs embody deep-rooted tribal identities and ancestral knowledge. By...
Plains floral designs that have been crafted by Plains Tribes for generations using quillwork, native pigments on hides, and beadwork.
These designs embody deep-rooted tribal identities and ancestral knowledge. By using antique ledger paper for these Plains florals, the artist Aspen Decker follows the historical shift in Native American ledger art from hide to paper, blending traditional and contemporary materials to keep these cultural traditions and designs alive.
Aspen Decker is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
These designs embody deep-rooted tribal identities and ancestral knowledge. By using antique ledger paper for these Plains florals, the artist Aspen Decker follows the historical shift in Native American ledger art from hide to paper, blending traditional and contemporary materials to keep these cultural traditions and designs alive.
Aspen Decker is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.