Tightwire

Copied Bud Latven, Tightwire, 1989, Macassar ebony, pink ivory, holly and birch veneers, dye, sterling silver, and steel, 137 126 12 in. (33.019.116.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.20, © 1989, Bud Latven

Artwork Details

Title
Tightwire
Artist
Date
1989
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
137 126 12 in. (33.019.116.6 cm)
Copyright
© 1989, Bud Latven
Credit Line
Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb
Mediums Description
Macassar ebony, pink ivory, holly and birch veneers, dye, sterling silver, and steel
Classifications
Keywords
  • Object — other — container
Object Number
1995.100.20

Artwork Description

In Tightwire, Bud Latven constructed the vessel from bands of richly colored holly, ebony, and pink ivory. Thin silver rods pierce and anchor the delicately turned form and stand out against the soft hues of the grain.