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Dennis Bosch, Set of Two Crochet Hooks, ca. 1975, cattlebone, part A: 5 1⁄2 in. (14.0 cm) part B: 5 7⁄8 in. (14.9 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.166A-B
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Set of Two Crochet Hooks
- Artist
- Date
- ca. 1975
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- part A: 5 1⁄2 in. (14.0 cm) part B: 5 7⁄8 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.