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George Blake (Hupa-Yurok, b. 1944)
HANG
AROUND THE FORT INJUN 1993
redwood 46" x 39" x 16"
"In return for their services of informing on
and controlling the reservation Indians, these hang around the forters
received special treatment, lands and other commodities from the government.
This piece is dedicated to these "hang around the fort Indians" whose honorable
contributions to the United States government enforced the policy to Boss Indians
Around (BIA). This piece is carved from wood from the ancient redwood tree and
the tie clasp is a forged nail that was picked up, in 1973, when a new BIA superintendent
in Hoopa burned down the officer's quarters because the building was a constant
reminder that the BIA complex was a military fort.."