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FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING (stated, complete number line to 1) Spokane WA, New Media Ventures, Inc, 2007.NEW, Unread. The only portfolio collection of Flett's work. The book is housed in a cloth-covered slipcase. Produced in a limited edition of 1,200, of which 1,100 were released for public sale. The slipcase and front board feature an inlaid print of his work. Introductory essay by Scot M. Thompson. "George Flett draws upon ledger painting, a major tradition of Native American art, to record the traditions, history, and culture of the Spokane people. Flett's works - produced on ledger pages, telegrams, maps, and other ephemera - depict not only military encounters but also spiritual ones. Collectively, his ledger art presents a panorama of Spokane culture and tradition."--Jacket
George Feltt (1946 - 2013) was born and raised on the Spokane Reservation. He was known for his ledger art but also works in sculpture, bead working, and silversmithing. Flett earned degrees from the Institute of… Read More