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Carved red cedar with inlaid beads and marbles
Robert Cargo
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Alvin Jarrett (1904-1993)
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A native of Tennessee, Alvin Jarrett carved many forms, including totems, walking sticks and small figures seated on chairs. He worked in red cedar, which he called "slave wood" because it "has been around since the time of the slaves." |
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Carved red cedar with inlaid beads and marbles
Reference: Dan Prince, Passing in the Outside Lane, 1995
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Robert Cargo Folk Art Gallery
Caroline Cargo, Director
110 Darby Road · Paoli, PA 19301
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