| Title: |
Tunghak Ring |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
Bezel surrounding the face is 1" X 1½"; Ring is a "generous" Size 9 |
| Description:
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The universal theme of duality is depicted in this interpretation of
ancient masks. Among the imagery can be seen the up- and down-turned
mouth of the male/female. From Denise: "Many people ask the reason for the facial
expressions on the male and female faces. There seem to be many
different stories behind this, but the one I am going to tell you comes
from my friend Chuna McIntyre. This is a short version of the story:
"At one time there was a brother and a sister. The brother flew up to
the sky and turned into the sun. His sister flew up crying, and turned
into the moon. Hence, the reason for the upturned mouth on the male
faces, and the downturned mouth on the female faces."" |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
SOLD
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