A litter made for the coronation of King Andre the 1st by his soldiers upon his ascendancy to the throne of Free Hispaniola 1793. (It should be noted that it was rejected by his advisors as dull and unfit).

Frohawk Two Feathers (born Umar Rashid)

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Frohawk Two Feathers (born Umar Rashid) American, born 1976. A litter made for the coronation of King Andre the 1st by his soldiers upon his ascendancy to the throne of Free Hispaniola 1793. (It should be noted that it was rejected by his advisors as dull and unfit)., 2012. Antique chair, bamboo, animal fur, rawhide, parrot feathers, kauai shells and acrylic, 52 x 27 x 80 in. (132.1 x 68.6 x 203.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Contemporary Art Acquistions Committee and gift of James N. Rosenberg, by exchange, 2012.29.1. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Image courtesy of Morgan Lehmann Gallery, CUR.2012.29.1_Morgan_Lehmann_Gallery_photo.jpg)

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Title

A litter made for the coronation of King Andre the 1st by his soldiers upon his ascendancy to the throne of Free Hispaniola 1793. (It should be noted that it was rejected by his advisors as dull and unfit).

Date

2012

Medium

Antique chair, bamboo, animal fur, rawhide, parrot feathers, kauai shells and acrylic

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

52 x 27 x 80 in. (132.1 x 68.6 x 203.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Contemporary Art Acquistions Committee and gift of James N. Rosenberg, by exchange

Accession Number

2012.29.1

Rights

© artist or artist's estate

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