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Neck Piece #9
Mary Lee Hu (American, born in 1943)
1973
Object Place: Taiwan
Medium/Technique
Silver; gold wire, pearl
Dimensions
Overall: 25.4 x 31.1 x 22.2cm (10 x 12 1/4 x 8 3/4in.)
Credit Line
H. E. Bolles Fund and Anonymous gift
Accession Number1996.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThe pectoral is made entirely of silver and gold wires of different gages, joined by knitting and wrapping around base wires. It is in the shape of a large bird resting in the center of the chest, while the wings wrap backwards around the shoulders. A pearl accentuates the eye of the bird.
ProvenanceMade by the artist and retained in her personal collection until acquired by the Museum in 1996.
CopyrightReproduced with permission.