Golden Shell

William Hunter, Golden Shell, 1994, satinwood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995--2003), 2003.60.24, © 1994, William Hunter
William Hunter, Golden Shell, 1994, satinwood, 3 784 145 in. diam. (9.910.812.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003), 2003.60.24, © 1994, William Hunter

Artwork Details

Title
Golden Shell
Date
1994
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3 784 145 in. diam. (9.910.812.6 cm)
Copyright
© 1994, William Hunter
Credit Line
Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995−−2003)
Mediums
Mediums Description
satinwood
Classifications
Object Number
2003.60.24

Artwork Description

William Hunter has worked with ivory and amber in the past but now favors tropical woods for their unusual patterns and ability to retain fine detail. He uses the wood's natural form to inspire his pieces and follows the pattern of the grain with his signature swirls and spirals.

Works by this artist (3 items)

Lincoln Seitzman, #193 Yokut Snake Basket Illusion, 1996, oak, ink, and paint, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist and Connell Gallery, Atlanta, GA, 2002.7
#193 Yokut Snake Basket Illusion
Date1996
oak, ink, and paint
Not on view
Lincoln Seitzman, Petrified Sewing Basket, 1995, cherry, wenge, and imbuia, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995--2003), 2003.60.54A-B
Petrified Sewing Basket
Date1995
cherry, wenge, and imbuia
Not on view
Lincoln Seitzman, Petrified Hopi Basket--Second Mesa, 1993, guatambu, wenge, bloodwood, and lacewood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Fleur and Charles Bresler in honor of Kenneth R. Trapp, curator-in-charge of the Renwick Gallery (1995--2003), 2003.60.53
Petrified Hopi Basket – Second Mesa
Date1993
guatambu, wenge, bloodwood, and lacewood
Not on view

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