Marlene Riding In Mameah 10/28/2015
Description
Marlene Riding In Mameah, a professional artist, talks about her childhood and how she was encouraged to make Native American Indian art in school. She describes her art education and the influence people like Dick West had on her art. She explains her start in making jewelry and how she was able to expand her business with the help of her husband. She discusses her design and creation process as well as the different types of jewelry she makes, from earrings to gorgets. She comments on her use of German silver, on specific projects, and how powwow dancing has played a big role in her career as an artist.
| Date(s) | 10/28/2015 |
| Call Number | ONA_116 |
| Subjects | Oklahoma Native Artists, Chilocco Indian Agricultural School—Alumni and alumnae, Pawnee heritage, Metalsmithing Indians of North America, Artists, Interviews, Jewelry making, Powwows |
| Interviewee(s) | Marlene Riding In Mameah |
| Interviewer(s) | Julie Pearson-Little Thunder |