Circle Of Blue Feathers (J180)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Wendy Ramshaw
Title
Circle Of Blue Feathers
Made in
London
Date
1985
Description
Neckpiece with round gilded silver centre with numerous prongs extending out, with blue and purple feathers attached to the prongs.
Materials and techniques
Silver with gilding. Emu feathers dyed brilliant blue. Cut silver tubing on silver wire with wire and tube elements each containing a feather.
Dimensions
length (rim): 20cm
width (rim): 60cm
diameter (frame): 68cm
Packed Length: 70cm
Packed Width: 70cm
Packed Height: 7cm
Object number
J180
Category
Maker's statement
It is a part of a freeing process as my work moves towards a combination of impulse and logic. It aims to be both elegant and primitive in feel.