Hammer Necklace (J196)

Catalogue Record

Collection

Maker

Maria Wong

Title

Hammer Necklace

Made in

Norwich

Date

1989

Description

Two pieces of metal, one cylinder, and one wishbone-shaped, joined by a silver chain.

Materials and techniques

Hand raised and soldered together.

Object number

J196

Category

  • Hammer Necklace, Maria Wong, 1989, Crafts Council Collection: J196. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography.

Maker's statement

All my work is spontaneous - this piece marks the beginning of bigger scale in my work and encourages me to go further. The way it works as an object and a wearable piece is very pleasing as well as challenging.