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Blue Birds Rising
Blue Birds Rising
Artist (Cree First Nations, born 1948)
Culture

Blue Birds Rising

NameHood
Date2019
Mediumhand and machine sewn Melton wool, cotton velvet, dyed suede, 100% silk ribbons, Swarovski crystals
DimensionsOn Mount: 18 × 8 × 12 in. (45.7 × 20.3 × 30.5 cm) Flat: 19 1/2 × 12 × 1 1/2 in. (49.5 × 30.5 × 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsAccessories
Credit Line2019 Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market and Festival Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
Object number2019.5.1
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Museum Info

Monday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday:
Noon – 5 p.m.

500 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204