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Show Indian Art Exhibit . . - . A. . , ... . t . , ji ' k. J - . Ute Indian art works that date from a time of profound ' change itr the tribe's history will be featured in an exhibit of the "Samuel Barlow Collection" Col-lection" at the Utah Museum of Natural History. The exhibit will be "on display from Saturday, June 7 until Aug. 17. The most prominent item is a 72 inch by 78 inch painted textile tipi liner that depicts Utc dances and legends. It will be shown along with approximately approxi-mately 40 other works, including includ-ing basketry and extensively beaded items of apparel, ail dating from the early 1900s. The pieces reflect the Ute reputation for excellence in tanning leather. ' 'The exhibit has been enhanced by the addition of enlarged photographs of the era. and other cultural and historical information. Also on displav - will be v The art works represent a blending of old traditions with new materials," says Ann Nelson, curator of collections. "At that time, the Utes had recently been placed on the UintahOuray. Reservation, and they were still adjusting to government administration and to the bringing together of what had been scattered bands." Some of the items were made for outside sale as "market art." Nelson adds. The collection was donated to the museum in 1978 by Barlow's daughters, Minnie Barlow and Martha Barlow Williams. Kathrvn McKay, project coordinator for ; the exhibit, says the historical information for the exhibit was assembled with the cooperation of the Ute Tribe's education department curriculum committee, the American West Center at the University of Utah and the Leo C. Thome Museum in Vernal. Opening ceremonies for the exhibit were June 7 in the museum. Descendants of Samuel Barlow from: Ohio attended and representatives f the Ute Tribe were invited. , , The museum is located a! the Second South Street entrance to the. University of Utah campus. Hours are from ' 9:30am to 5:30pm daily, including July 4 and 24. contemporary beadwork loaned loan-ed from the private collection of Clifford Duncan, director of the Ute Tribal Museaum. . Samuel Barlow (1864-1942) w as a traveling salesnian for a coffee, tea ; and .spices . company com-pany from' 1898 until 1907. when he became Salt Lake City chief ; of ; police. He purchased his collection fronv trading posts and from Indian artists as he traveled about the Ujnta,$asin. |