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| Title: | Five Piece Transformation/Shaman Belt, Circa 1992 |
| Artist: | Denise and Samuel Wallace |
| Size: | The jewelry segments are about 3" X 10" total, and a one inch leather strap goes around the back of the waist. |
| Description: | From 1992. A rare item from the early 90's, and an honor for us to be able to offer for sale at this year's Wallace Family show, this item is a customized selection of elements from a full-body belt the Wallace completed in 1988 - that original belt is now in the collection of the Mingei International Museum in San Diego. As described by Lois Sherr Dubin in her book Arctic Transformations: The Jewelry of Denise and Samuel Wallace, "Each shaman has four (simultaneous) components: animal-shaman, mask, animal transformed, and animal etching." As you can see by the many photos we've included here, this belt can be worn as a single piece, or disassembled to become a whole collection of jewelry pieces. It is worn on a leather belt and can be adjusted to fit any waist size. The custom-made shadow box frame is included so that the belt can be displayed as a static art piece (note lower photograph). |
| Materials: | Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Lapis and Chrysacholla (on Walrus Shaman) and Sugilite and Chrysacholla (on Bird Shaman). |
| Price: | SOLD |