Native American artist dies


SPOKANE (AP) - Artist George Flett, a member of the Spokane Tribe, has died at the age of 66. Flett was skilled in sculpture, bead working and silversmithing, but was best known for his ledger art. The Spokesman-Review said Flett died Wednesday of complications from diabetes Ledger painting is a Native American art form dating [...]read more

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