Object Record
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Metadata
Artist |
Thao, Xia |
Nationality or Tribal Affiliation |
Hmong |
Title |
Flower Cloth |
Type of Object |
Needlework |
Date |
1988 |
Medium |
Cotton/thread |
Dimensions |
H-37.5 W-37.5 cm |
Collection |
Missoula Art Museum Collection |
How acquired |
Gift of Susan Lindbergh Miller in honor of Montana's Hmong Community |
Object ID |
2011.10.142 |
Statement about this object |
Traditionally, the snail pattern symbolizes family, with conjoined snails, as seen here, suggesting fecundity or fertility. Snails indicate that the work is in the Sam Neua tradition or by a maker from that region. The triangle pattern is the mountain motif, symbolizing strength. |
Subjects |
Patterns (Design elements) Snails |