Necklace

Media - 1996.31 - SAAM-1996.31_1 - 53525
Copied Joyce Scott, Necklace, 1994, beads, fabric, and thread, 11 127 141 in. (29.318.52.5 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Dale and Doug Anderson, 1996.31, © 1994, Joyce J. Scott

Artwork Details

Title
Necklace
Artist
Date
1994
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
11 127 141 in. (29.318.52.5 cm.)
Copyright
© 1994, Joyce J. Scott
Credit Line
Gift of Dale and Doug Anderson
Mediums
Mediums Description
beads, fabric, and thread
Classifications
Object Number
1996.31

Artwork Description

This piece is one of Joyce Scott's abstract, spontaneous improvisations on an idea derived from nature. Although it does not offer the frank social comment found in much of her work, Necklace reflects Scott's commitment to her heritage as an African American and to her family’s traditions in craft.

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Media - 2019.15 - SAAM-2019.15_1 - 137377
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