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Spirit of Alaska Belt; November,1984
The Spirit of Alaska Belt was finished in November of 1984.
This belt was originally
titled ”Alaska, The Land and Spirit of
My People” and is unique in that it is reversible—one of only two such belts
which the Wallaces have made.Until this time,
the Wallaces were using contemporary designs with clean lines and geometric
shapes that included the whole range of Denise’s skills as a metal-smith and
Wally’s tenacious lapidary talent and love of exotic minerals. In the early
summer of 1984, they won a “Best of Show” award at the Eight Northern Pueblo
Arts and Crafts show for a belt with this modern styling. The design of the
Spirit of Alaska Belt is still rooted in that first prize
winner, but by
this point (a mere six months later) the Wallaces had added a theme to the
design, and begun to use their jewelry to tell a story. The idea of jewelry
with a cultural theme, and using it to tell a story was to become the
hallmark of all their subsequent work.
The Spirit of Alaska Belt consists of twelve linked segments that have an
engraved scene on one side and an associated design inlaid with
semi-precious stones on the other. Each piece represents a different aspect
of coastal life in Alaska, both that of humans as well as that of the
animals with which they share this remarkable land. Unlike the later belts,
the segments in this piece do not separate from the whole - perhaps it can
be seen as a reminder that all life, and all stories, are connected.
The Spirit of Alaska Belt is made from Sterling Silver and a variety of
semi-precious stones and ancient Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory. It measures
30” long and is signed on the face of the attaching hook. Each segment
measures approximately 2” x 1.25”.
Information on
pricing, viewing in person, and other details is available by request
to Grant or Betsy Turner at 877-909-8794 or
sales@longagoandfaraway.com
A booklet has been published on this amazing piece, and
we've put the pages of that booklet into a slideshow which you will
find below - please use the Left/Right arrows to navigate through the
book.
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