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Knife and Sheath

c. 1936

Jesse W. Skeen

Associated Names

Jesse W. Skeen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden spear with eyes at one end and a large knife crossing over it. The spear stands vertically on the left side, while the knife slants diagonally from top left to bottom right. The colors are primarily brown and gray, creating an earthy tone.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11979

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Skeen

Wikidata ID

Q64581675

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