The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Nora Naranjo-Morse

Santa Clara Pueblo, b. 1953

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 13, 2019

1. Nora Naranjo-Morse Marker

Inscription.
Always Becoming
Mud mixture (soil, sand, straw, and water), clay, stone, black locust wood, bamboo, yam vines, and pigment
26/5840

Naranjo-Morse and her family return annually to explore how this family of contemporary clay sculptures, hand-built on site in the summer of 2007, is morphing over time. To the artist, these living art pieces together represent growth, transformation, and Native people's relationships with the land: "Each sculpture speaks to the idea that a sense of self and of place are important."

Now in phase II, the sculptures—Little One, to the right, Father in the center, and Mother, on the left—have been reshaped and repurposed by the weather over several seasons. Insects, birds, and small animals find shelter in the sculptures, demonstrating that even on busy Washington, D.C. streets, nature thrives.

Erected by Smithsonian Institution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment • Native Americans • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2007.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.272′ N, 77° 1.014′

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W. Marker was in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in The National Mall. Marker could be reached from Independence Avenue Southwest east of 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west. On the grounds of the National Museum of the American Indian. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 339 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Nora Naranjo-Morse (here, next to this marker); Eastern Meadow (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Nora Naranjo-Morse (a few steps from this marker); Traditional Croplands (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: South (within shouting distance of this marker); Cardinal Direction Marker: West (within shouting distance of this marker); The Growth of Social Security (within shouting distance of this marker); Rick Bartow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 13, 2019

2. Nora Naranjo-Morse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on February 10, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.