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Our special exhibit
"Women and Children"
with Denise and Dawn Wallace, is continuing. This
show marks the
beginning of a focus on the women of the Native American world
here at Long Ago & Far Away for the year 2012. All the items for this show can be
viewed on two webpages - Denise Wallace Jewelry
and Dawn Wallace Jewelry
- and we are available for questions by phone or email. |
Please Scroll Down to
view the jewelry!
| but first...
if you have a moment, you
might enjoy looking at our presentation of the Wallace's King Island
Dancer Belt. Click on the photo, and a page with a slide show should
open up, or use this link:
Denise Wallace's King Island Dancer Belt |
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What's notable about this piece:
Always in a private, professionally-curated collection, this belt was
created in 1989, and yet remains in brand-new condition. It has been
featured in advertising, used as an illustration for cultural
anthropology and was a key part of the museum exhibit and book "Arctic
Transformation: The Jewelry of Denise and Samuel Wallace." It is
available for purchase, and you are encouraged to contact us for more
information.
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| Title: |
Maori Woman (#1 of 5)
(VINTAGE) |
| Artist: |
Denise and Samuel Wallace |
| Size: |
3¾" tall |
| Description:
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A classic from 1996, this piece represents the essential beauty of
Denise's jewelry. It evokes a Maori woman in her native dress, with
scrimshaw designs, gold elements, and exotic stones pulling your eye to
her. Singing and posed in her dance, she exudes cross-cultural native
traditions, emphasized with rich, deep color and exquisite detail. This
piece is in perfect condition. |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, 14Kt
Gold, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Coral, Bruno Jasper. |
| Price: |
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| Title: |
Mother and Baby SeaL
Pin/Pendant
(VINTAGE) |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
Approximately 3" wide. |
| Description:
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This piece was made in April of 1987, and is featured in the book "Arctic
Transformations: The Jewelry of Denise And Samuel Wallace" by Lois
Sherr Dubin. It is a unique design - 1 of 1. The little baby is 'pinned'
into the mother, and can be released by pulling out the little Seal
pin. Worn as a pin or pendant, it is a sure conversion starter. |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
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| Title: |
Sea Otter
Pin/Pendant
#2/5 |
| Artist: |
Denise and Samuel Wallace |
| Size: |
3" X 1¼" |
| Description:
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Denise first designed this Sea Otter Mother and Baby shortly
after the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The spill occurred in the Prince
William Sound where Denise's family lives and her siblings and
extended family were directly affected by the tragedy and
participated in efforts to save the otters that were contaminated with
oil. The human form on the body of the mother otter reminds us that
we're all connected and that what we do to the animals and the
environment also affects the people. The simple form flows as if you
can feel the otter floating on the water while you wear it. |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Fossil
Walrus Ivory, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli |
| Price: |
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| Title: |
Small Yup'ik Girl Dancer
Pin/Pendant #3/5 |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
3" X 1½" |
| Description:
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A little tilt of her head
adds a subtle hint of the quiet motion in this dancer figure. Her right arm is articulated. The
rich color of the Dinosaur Fossil is deep with color. |
| Materials: |
Sterling
Silver, 14k
Gold, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Dinosaur Bone Fossil |
| Price: |
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| Title: |
Siberian Man
#2/5 Pendant/Bolo Tie |
| Artist: |
Denise and Samuel Wallace |
| Size: |
Figure is 4.25" tall X 2"
wide. |
| Description:
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This stoic Siberian man is the
perfect size for a bolo, and can also be worn as a pendant. The nice,
thick bolo strap and heavy-duty bolo tips match the incredible detail in
the man's body. |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Fossil
Walrus Ivory, Dinosaur Bone Fossil |
| Price: |
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877-909-8794 or Email at
sales@longagoandfaraway.com |
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| Title: |
Faces Necklace |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
18" long; 24 individual ¾" tall faces |
| Description:
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A variety of singing and
smiling faces and masks linked together to make a very comfortable
necklace. A very interesting great stand-alone piece that can be worn
for any number of occasions, this necklace is also a perfect companion
for many of Denise's pendants. Most of her Pin/Pendants include a hook
that fits the special fastener on this necklace.
A slightly shorter (17½"
long) version of this necklace is also available - please call. |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold,
Fossil Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
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| Title: |
Transformation
Earrings (VINTAGE) |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
Triangular Bezel: about 1
3/16" wide and 1" tall; Total length about 2 7/8"
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| Description:
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This pair of handmade
earrings presage the cast upper elements ultimately used in the
production style of this design (see current examples below). Denise
made these in the late 80's.
The cutouts in the silver
represent old ivory pictographs of a man and a seal. The ivory faces are
a man on one earring and a seal on the other. The ability to transform (
which some gifted individuals were capable of) gave the people insight
into the hunting manners of the animals--the seal being one of the most
important for its meat, skins and oil. The ability to appease the
animals is essential to successful hunting and the survival of the
people. |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
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| Title: |
Transformation
Earrings A |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
Triangular Bezel: about 1
3/16" wide and 1" tall; Total length about 2 7/8"
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| Description:
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The cutouts in the silver
represent old ivory pictographs of a man and a seal. The ivory faces are
a man on one earring and a seal on the other. The ability to transform (
which some gifted individuals were capable of) gave the people insight
into the hunting manners of the animals--the seal being one of the most
important for its meat, skins and oil. The ability to appease the
animals is essential to successful hunting and the survival of the
people. |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
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877-909-8794 or Email at
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| Title: |
Sun/Moon Earrings (Faces Only) |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
1" tall |
| Description:
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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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| Title: |
Sun/Moon Earrings with Drops (Limited Edition #7/100) |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
1⅞" tall (total);
¾" wide |
| Description:
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Made in 2008, featuring
gorgeous Gold Feldspar.
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,
Gold Feldspar. |
| Price: |
Please call us toll-free at
877-909-8794 or Email at
sales@longagoandfaraway.com
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| Title: |
Sun Face Ring |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
Bezel is 1" in diameter; Ring is a Size
5½ |
| Description:
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The (male) face of the Sun, as interpreted from an ancient mask by
Denise.
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: |
Please call us toll-free at
877-909-8794 or Email at
sales@longagoandfaraway.com
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| 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: |
On Hold 1/27/12
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| Title: |
Singer Ring |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
Bezel Surrounding the face is 1" X 1½"; Ring is a Size 9 |
| Description:
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A classic, expressive singer. |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
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| Title: |
Woman In The Moon Ring (with "Door") |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
The outer bezel surrounding the face is 1.25" long/tall. Ring is a
Size 7½. |
| Description:
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From Denise: "This
design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives.
The idea of the woman in the moon reminds us of our sister who became
the moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were
added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs
in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for
some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother.
As a result, I think of her through the design." |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
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877-909-8794 or Email at
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| Title: |
Woman In The Moon Ring (with Gold overlays) |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
The outer bezel surrounding the face is 1.25" long/tall. Ring is a
Size 6. |
| Description:
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From Denise: "This
design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives.
The idea of the woman in the moon reminds us of our sister who became
the moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were
added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs
in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for
some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother.
As a result, I think of her through the design." |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver,
14Kt Gold, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
Please call us toll-free at
877-909-8794 or Email at
sales@longagoandfaraway.com
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| Title: |
Woman In the Moon
Ring (with
Door) |
| Artist: |
Denise and Samuel Wallace |
| Size: |
The outer
ring around the face is 1.25" at its greatest dimension. Ring Size
= 8. |
| Description:
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From the mid
90's, this is the smaller of the two mask sizes Denise offers in this
design. This example is in perfect condition - so shiny it's hard to
photograph!
A comment from Denise on the Woman In The Moon series: "This
design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives.
The idea of the woman in the moon reminds us of our sister who became
the moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were
added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs
in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for
some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother.
As a result, I think of her through the design." |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
SOLD |
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| Title: |
Woman in the Moon
Earrings |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
The outer bezel surrounding
the face is 1¼" tall. |
| Description:
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These are
set up as Post Earrings, with an "Omega" clip as a safety - the post can
be permanently removed so the earrings can be used as 'clip' earrings.
From Denise: "This
design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives.
The idea of the woman in the moon reminds us of our sister who became
the moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were
added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs
in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for
some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother.
As a result, I think of her through the design." |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
SOLD |
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| Title: |
Woman in the Moon
Pin/Pendant
(with Gold) |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
The outer bezel surrounding
the face is 1½" tall |
| Description:
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From Denise: "This
design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives.
The idea of the woman in the moon reminds us of our sister who became
the moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were
added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs
in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for
some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother.
As a result, I think of her through the design." |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver,
14Kt Gold, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
SOLD |
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| Title: |
Seal Mask Ring (with Door); Limited Edition, #14 0f 200 |
| Artist: |
Denise and Samuel Wallace |
| Size: |
The Seal Mask is 1½"
tall; The ring is a size 8 |
| Description:
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From 1996. The design of this piece is
Denise's interpretation of a traditional Seal Mask from the coastal
Alaskan Native people. She made this piece as a very limited edition (of
200) as part of her gallery line. Of course, many look at this piece and
see a turtle, and here's Denise's comment on it: "Most
people think this design is a turtle. So many have called it a turtle
that I have been tempted to call it a seal/turtle transformation. The
design is interpreted from a Yup’ik seal mask. The face in the center of
the body represents the spirit of the animal." |
| Materials: |
14Kt Gold, Sterling Silver, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
Please call us toll-free at
877-909-8794 or Email at
sales@longagoandfaraway.com |
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| Title: |
Ivory Face Ring |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
Face Bezel is ⅞" X ½".
Ring Size = 7½ |
| Description:
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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, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
On Hold 1/27/12 |
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| Title: |
Fetish (with Triangles) Pin/Pendant (Limited Edition, #98 of
100) |
| Artist: |
Denise Wallace |
| Size: |
2⅛" tall;
¾" wide |
| Description:
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| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold, Fossil
Walrus Ivory. |
| Price: |
Please call us toll-free at
877-909-8794 or Email at
sales@longagoandfaraway.com
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| Title: |
Lapis Mosaic Pin/Pendant |
| Artist: |
David Wallace |
| Size: |
2" X 2" |
| Description:
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A geometric pattern of
rich, deeply colored stones created by Denise Wallace's son, David. It's
an exercise of stones inlaid into stones and patterns within patterns.
Gorgeous! |
| Materials: |
Sterling Silver, 14Kt
Gold, Lapis Lazuli, Chrysoprase, Paua Shell, Gold feldspar |
| Price: |
Please call us toll-free at
877-909-8794 or Email at
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Name:
King Island Dancer Belt
Date: 1989
What's notable about this piece:
Always in a private,
professionally-curated collection, this belt remains brand-new (after twenty
years). It has been featured in advertising, used as an illustration for
cultural anthropology and was a key part of the museum exhibit "Arctic
Transformation: The Jewelry of Denise and Samuel Wallace."
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