TOTEMS TO TURQUOISE (AMNH, NEW YORK, NY, USA, 2004)

Seven carved pattern stamps for textiles. Each stamp has a series of sticks along the backside of the outer edge from which they taper to a point where they are tied together with multi-coloured cloth pieces. The first stamp (part a) has a design consisting of a triangle with a jagged outer edge on one side and two lines curling inward at the more double-pointed end. The second stamp (part b) has a design consisting of an s-swirl pattern. The third stamp (part c) has a design consisting of double v's pointing toward the centre to create an x-shape. The fourth stamp (part d) has a design consisting of four jagged-edges diamond shapes at each corner. The fifth stamp (part e) has a design consisting of a sun-like shape with two circles at the centre, from which rays emanate. The sixth stamp (part f) has a design consisting of a four-legged cross-shaped swirl pattern. The last stamp (part g) has a design consisting of four lines curling inward at each corner.

Rectangular pattern stamp made from a piece of gourd. Geometric design carved in relief. Eight holes on underside.

Square pattern stamp made from a piece of gourd. Geometric design carved in relief. Four holes in underside.

Square pattern stamp made from a piece of gourd. Iron cross design carved in relief. Four holes on underside.

Round pattern stamp made from a piece of gourd. Geometric pattern carved in relief. Three holes on reverse.

Rectangular pattern stamp made from a piece of gourd. A geometric design carved in relief. Pencil lines are visible. There are four holes on the underside.

Face painting stamp carved from one piece of wood with a plain handle, oval in cross-section. The stamp is of a hand with a concentric ovoid palm and four digits curved to one side and tapering to the ends, all carved into a flat surface. The reverse side of the stamp is plain and flat with sloping sides. A hole pierces through the back of the handle from side to side.