Artist:

Gerald M. Stinn, born Des Moines, IA 1937  Search this

Medium:

sterling silver, ebony, cocobolo, vermillion, and cord

Dimensions:

length: 27 1/2 in. (70.0 cm.)

Type:

Decorative Arts-Jewelry

Crafts

Date:

1975

Luce Center Label:

In this necklace, Gerald Stinn challenges traditional ideas of what jewelry “should” be. He used polished wood in place of gemstones, and alternated the ebony and silver beads to emphasize the beauty of each. The geometric symmetry and simple construction of this piece show Stinn’s desire to make his jewelry visually pleasing and comfortable to wear.

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase

Object number:

1975.164

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Renwick Gallery

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk71464141c-3135-4448-90fe-5fea138b00f9

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1975.164