Bracelet

Ivy Ross, Bracelet, 1979, woven tantalum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of an anonymous donor, 1981.13.1
Ivy Ross, Bracelet, 1979, woven tantalum, 2 x 2 1⁄2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 6.4 x 5.0 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of an anonymous donor, 1981.13.1

Artwork Details

Title
Bracelet
Artist
Date
1979
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 x 2 1⁄2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 6.4 x 5.0 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of an anonymous donor
Mediums
Mediums Description
woven tantalum
Classifications
Object Number
1981.13.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1981.13.1

Artwork Description

Ivy Ross views jewelry as "art with a function." Bracelet illustrates her innovative use of tantalum, a space-age metal. Ross first treated the metal with electricity to reveal a spectrum of colors, then wove strips of metal to resemble fabric.

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