Stingray Hair Ornament
Artist: Marcia Lewis (American, born 1946)
Date: 1973
Dimensions:
H: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W: 4 in. (10.2 cm); L: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Medium: Brass; silver, forged, chased, pierced, and soldered; mounted with moonstone cabochons
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. John B. Bell, by exchange
Object number: 2009.62A
Label Text:American Studio jeweler Marcia Lewis is best known for her in-depth exploration of the ancient technique of chasing metal, in which the material is shaped and ornamented using hand tools. The technique lends itself to organic forms, and her jewelry is often inspired by animals, including birds and fish, as well as art from other cultures.
This unique hair ornament, intended to pin up long hair at the back of the head, was made by Lewis while she held a George C. Marshall Memorial Fellowship to Denmark.
This unique hair ornament, intended to pin up long hair at the back of the head, was made by Lewis while she held a George C. Marshall Memorial Fellowship to Denmark.
DescriptionHair ornament in the form of a stingray
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