Stingray Hair Ornament
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Stingray Hair Ornament
Artist
Marcia Lewis
(American, born 1946)
Date1973
DimensionsH: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W: 4 in. (10.2 cm); L: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
MediumBrass; silver, forged, chased, pierced, and soldered; mounted with moonstone cabochons
ClassificationJewelry
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John B. Bell, by exchange
Object number
2009.62A
On View
Toledo Museum of Art (2445 Monroe Street), Gallery, 34, Jewelry Gallery
DescriptionHair ornament in the form of a stingray
Label TextAmerican 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.
about 1675
about 800 BCE
Late 19th century
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