Wednesday, September 30, 2015

October Show



I've been holed up in my studio happily creating 
new necklaces for a show later this month
It will be my last show of the year, so I hope people
 will come with Christmas in mind

To my cache of special old beads from Africa and India, 
I've added some funky, contemporary beads:
bright colors, metallic finishes, unusual shapes 
I've allowed my playfulness full reign




































I am also including some vintage ethnic artifacts
carved figures, wonderful textiles, finely crafted baskets ..
Items we've collected and treasured from our travels 
that I am (rather reluctantly) allowing to find new homes


Below is just a wee taste

 African artifacts from across the Continent

Wonderfully carved ornate Dogon box

Vintage mortar and pestle


Luba Couple headrest (from Democratic Republic of Congo)

Carved figure -- see detail of head below










Yoruba Maternity figure 


Fertility artifact from Congo



Carved Ceremonial Spoons

 
  




Very fine old Kuba cloths -- meticulously woven from raffia leaves, 
dyed with natural materials and then embroidered. 
Great as a hanging or exotic table runner



Ethiopian food basket lid



Handwoven baskets from Machacos, Kenya



Vintage South African baskets


 Hand carved gourd from Kenya


Beautifully beaded Ndebele gourd


Hand spun wool runner-made by Bedouin Women


Stunning Indonesian Ikat  

Unusual Old Indigo Kente Cloth

 Large Hand Printed Tablecloth from South Africa

Zimbawean Batik - table cloth/ wall hanging


Exquisite Handwoven Thai Mudmee Silk