Necklace

Robert Ebendorf, Necklace, 1972, sterling silver, 14k gold, ivory, bone, copper, amber, and ebony, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 1984.53
Copied Robert Ebendorf, Necklace, 1972, sterling silver, 14k gold, ivory, bone, copper, amber, and ebony, length 32 5⁄8 x 2 1⁄8 in. (82.9 x 5.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 1984.53

Artwork Details

Title
Necklace
Artist
Date
1972
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
length 32 5⁄8 x 2 1⁄8 in. (82.9 x 5.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund
Mediums
Mediums Description
sterling silver, 14k gold, ivory, bone, copper, amber, and ebony
Classifications
Object Number
1984.53
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.53

Artwork Description

This necklace demonstrates Robert Ebendorf’s ability to make each of his materials look beautiful. The artist has used his materials, both precious and ordinary, to create a necklace with the appearance of a talisman.