Cork spiral (HC683)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Lois Walpole
Title
Cork spiral
Materials and techniques
Coiling and assembly
Corks and wire
Corks and wire
Dimensions
diameter: 19.2cm
depth: 3.2cm
Object number
HC683
Category
Maker's statement
The corks are drilled, painted and cut. They are then threaded onto the wires. Each row is then connected by more wires. The centre is done with a technique found on Mexican religious tokens called "ojo de dios" (Eye of God)