NYSM Contemporary Indigenous Artwork & Ethnology Collections on Loan
Artwork from the Contemporary Indigenous Art Collection and Ethnography Collections at the New York State Museum continues to be sought after for inclusion in art exhibits across New York. Review the information below to discover when and where you can view the featured artwork in person.
Gahano (skirt)
Worn by Caroline Parker (Tonawanda Seneca) c. 1847
Dark Blue wool embellished with glass beadwork and silk trim
NYSM Collection E-36664
On view in Salamanca, NY
Location: Seneca Iroquois National Museum/Onohsagwe:de’ Cultural Center
Exhibition: “On the Mother’s Side”
On view: Until May 2026
Learn more: https://collections.sni.org/MHomed.aspx?dir=ARTCOLLECT