Legends in Stone, 

 Bone, and Wood 



On view through February 19 



Contemporary Native American art is featured in a new 

 exhibit at Field Museum titled "Tsonakwa and Yolaikia: 

 Legends in Stone, Bone, and Wood." Ttie husband and 

 wife artist team of Gerard Rancourt Tsonakwa and Yolaikia 

 Wapitaska display their work in a fascinating exhibition of 

 colorful wooden masks, stone sculptures, and carved 

 miniatures from antlers. The art is accompanied by wall 

 panels bearing Indian legends and commentaries about 

 animals, people, and spirits represented. Tsonakwa and 

 Yolaikia are Abenaki Indians from the province of Quebec. 

 Many of the social and spiritual traditions embedded in their 

 heritage are reflected in their work. The exhibit will run 

 through February 19. 



Mask made by Rancourt Tsonakwa and Yolaikia Wapitaska 



TRADITIONAL CRAFTS OF SAUDI ARABIA 



On view through March 1 2 



An authentic goat-haired tent that once sheltered a family 

 of nomadic people in the desert of Saudi Arabia, stands as 

 the centerpiece of a special new exhibit at Field Museum 

 entitled "Traditional Crafts of Saudi Arabia." The exhibition 

 highlights the personal collections of John Topham, an 

 American engineer who worked and lived in Saudi Arabia 

 during the 1970s. This unique collection of textiles, clothing. 



jewelry, weapons, and household utensils, represents the 

 first comprehensive display of Saudi Arabian crafts to be 

 seen in Chicago. The exhibit captures the beautiful 

 achievements of a vanishing culture and reflects the artistic 

 tradition of Saudi Arabia where artifact and artwork are one. 

 "Traditional Crafts of Saudi Arabia" will be on display 

 through March 12. 



Section of woman's silver belt with engraved glass insets, made before 1940, On view in exhibit Traditional Crafts of Saudi Arabia.' 



