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Title |
Wealth Sound Lady Necklace |
Object Name |
Necklace |
Catalog Number |
2002.1.12 |
Creator |
Bill Reid |
Date |
1988 |
Scope & Content |
Item is a 22k gold necklace with haliotis (abalone) shell inlays and fossil ivory. It was crafted using the lost wax technique. It features a human face surrounded by inlaid haliotis shell. The eyes of the face feature haliotis inlays. The mouth contains teeth made of fossil ivory. The chain is composed of more haliotis shell rimmed in gold. Inscription in clasp: [Reid 1988] |
Level of description |
Item |
Collection |
Bill and Martine Reid Founding Collection |
Parent Catalog Number |
2002.1 |
Credit line |
SFU Bill Reid Collection |
Ownership |
Simon Fraser University Bill Reid Collection |
People |
Reid, Bill |
Subjects |
Jewelry Necklaces |