The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 19, 2024
Muskrat Family
1998
(American, 1941-)
Image: 22.5 x 33.4 cm (8 7/8 x 13 1/8 in.); Paper: 27.8 x 35.3 cm (10 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.); Matted: 45.7 x 55.9 cm (18 x 22 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 2001.23
Location: not on view
Description
Since 1998 documentary photographer Beverly Conley has made extended trips to Oklahoma for her ongoing project to chronicle every aspect of the state's Cherokee community. In this engaging image she skillfully records this family's active involvement with honoring and continuing their tribal heritage. Standing solemnly, fourteen-year-old Justin has his regalia adjusted by his grandmother, Sue Muskrat, at her home near Stilwell. His grandfather, Thomas, is passing on the art of traditional dancing to Justin. They perform at Pow Wows throughout Oklahoma and the surrounding states.- Looking at Children: Photographs from the Permanent Collection. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (July 20-December 4, 2002).CMA, July 20 - December 4, 2002; "Looking at Children". No catalog
- {{cite web|title=Muskrat Family|url=false|author=Beverly Conley|year=1998|access-date=19 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}
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