Brooch: Boogie Baby #1
Brooch: Boogie Baby #1
Artist
William Harper
American, born 1944
Date1978
DimensionsH: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); W: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Depth: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
MediumGold and silver cloisonne enamel on fine silver; 14k gold, copper, sterling silver, pearls, carapace
ClassificationJewelry
Credit LinePurchased with funds given by Dorothy MacKenzie Price
Object number
1997.310
On View
Toledo Museum of Art (2445 Monroe Street), Gallery, 34, Jewelry Gallery
Collections
Label TextCombining precious metals, pearls, and renowned skill at cloisonné enamel with the carapace of an Eastern Hercules Beetle, William Harper questions and challenges the centuries-old tradition of associating jewelry with precious objects. Harper draws inspiration from ritual objects, such as those from the peoples of Africa and New Guinea, creating mysterious and evocative wearable sculpture.- Decorative Arts
about 1575-1600
16th century
16th century
about 1600
1575-1600
about 1870
about 1905
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