Lizard Wall Hanging

Ira Blount · 2000

This wall hanging is made of three pieces of woven cloth. The central section is painted with a white lizard surrounded by four symbols, with three interspersed brass ornaments and a carved wood pendant. The lizard’s tail, neck, and body are beaded. The top and bottom sections of the hanging are made of a rust-colored cloth printed with a row of black chevrons and notched lines. Artist Ira Blount stated that he was aiming for an African aesthetic.