Set of Two Crochet Hooks

Copied Dennis Bosch, Set of Two Crochet Hooks, ca. 1975, cattlebone, part A: 5 12 in. (14.0 cm) part B: 5 78 in. (14.9 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.166A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Set of Two Crochet Hooks
Artist
Date
ca. 1975
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
part A: 5 12 in. (14.0 cm) part B: 5 78 in. (14.9 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums
Mediums Description
cattlebone
Classifications
Object Number
1975.166A-B

Artwork Description

Dennis Bosch carved these two crochet hooks from cattle bone, decorating the tops with carved gargoyles. Bosch’s admiration for Japanese carved objects is evident in the simple lines and in the mythical creatures that his pieces suggest.