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October
1999 Micah
James Vogel |
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| In addition to special shows, The Indian Craft Shop Artist of the Month Program showcases the work of an individual artist each month. This program illustrates the diversity of tribal areas and the wide variety of artistic expressions and traditions in the country today. | ||
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Micah Vogel is a carver from the Makah Indian Nation, located on the northwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in the state of Washington. Makah life is closely linked to the sea, and many rely to this day on the wealth of resources that the ocean provides. The art of the Northwest Coast is resplendent with images and motifs derived from aquatic animals and the stories which give meaning to the relationship between the people and their environment. Although he is one of the newer Makah artists, Micah has been well recognized for his work. He has won Best of Category at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial show and has been awarded ribbons at the Indian Art Northwest show in Portland, Oregon. The Washington State Arts Commission selected him to participate as a mentor in their apprenticeship program, and his work has joined that of his grandfather in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution.
The Indian Craft Shop represents artists from
over 40 tribal areas within the United States. Located in the Department
of the Interior federal building at 18th and C Streets, the Shop
is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed federal
holidays. Open the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Photo ID required for entrance. |
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