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Malone, Maxine |
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Maxine Crouse Malone/ Gah we no gwus Onondaga Nation Eel Clan Maxine was born in 1964 and resides on Onondaga Nation territory. She was introduced to beadwork in the 5th and 6th grades at the Onondaga Nation School. Maxine also learned from accomplished Tuscarora raised beadworker Marylou Printup in the late 1980s, when the elder artist was staying at Onondaga. In the 1990s, Mohawk artist Alicia Cook further encouraged her beadwork explorations. In the 1990s Maxine began to dedicate herself to beadwork fulltime as it enabled her to balance childrearing responsibilities while generating income for her family. Through the years her technical expertise was refined through trial and error, achieving a high standard of workmanship and a strong sense of design. Maxine expresses in both flat and raised or embossed beadwork techniques. She produces picture frames, barrettes, pouches, purses, collars, and necklaces featuring colorful seed beads, berry beads, pearls, and large pony or e-beads. Additionally, she crafts wampum work using a frame loom. She also creates Haudenosaunee traditional outfits and moccasins for family members to wear to longhouse ceremonies. Much of her work is commissioned by community members. Her art is also marketed through shops such as the Southwest Trading Post in the Great Northern Mall (Syracuse, NY), and the Shell & Stone Turquoise Gallery (Fayetteville, NY) and events such as the Onondaga Nation Art, Music, and Cultural Festival; Oneida Nation Festival (Oneida, NY); the Indian Crafts Shop operated by US Dept of the Interior (Washington DC); and the New York State Fair (Syracuse, NY). Maxine has earned award recognition for her moccasins and picture frames from the New York State Fair (Syracuse, NY, 1996 and 1997). Her work is in the permanent collection of the Iroquois Museum (Howes Cave, NY). *Bio text cannot be used in print or web publications without IM permission. Use for other purposes (such as research papers, presentations) should credit the IM. |
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Cloth women's tradtional dress. Features tan background with small floral pattern. Blue ribbon trim on bottom & sleeves. Collar is black velvet with cloth reverse. Blue ribbon trim & raised beading floral design on front.
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