Corn Husk Bag c. 1910 - 1960

This corn husk bag was made by an artist from the Plateau region, and it's really all about the process. Look at the texture, the way the colors pop against that natural corn husk. There's a real tactile quality, you just want to reach out and feel it. The red and turquoise diamond shapes feel so contemporary, almost like an Al Held painting, but rooted in something ancient. I love the little orange accent in the lower diamond, it gives it that extra spark, a little detail to make it special. It reminds me of the work of Anni Albers, where weaving becomes a form of visual poetry. This bag isn't just functional; it’s a piece of art, a testament to the ongoing conversation between tradition and innovation. It embraces ambiguity, inviting us to see the world in new ways.