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The Last Thanks

Artist Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke (Crow), born 1981)

Namephotograph

Date2006

MediumArchival pigment print on paper

DimensionsImage: 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the David W. May Endowment

CultureAmerican; Apsáalooke (Crow)

Object numberA2020-4-1

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionThe artist (center) sits behind a table covered in a red-and-white checkered tablecloth. Seated with her are are eight skeletons in various poses wearing feather headdresses constructed from paper. Also seated at the table is a large blow-up turkey wearing an early colonial top hat. The food spread on the table includes Oscar Meyer bologna, Kraft cheese singles, oatmeal creme pies, Wonder sandwich bread, canned mixed fruit, and American Spirit cigarettes.

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