Earrings (sunshine)
Alan Preston (New Zealander, b.1941), Artist 1983 © All rights reserved See full details
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Description
Reflecting Preston's interest in Pacific adornment and materials, this work is an early exploration of shell and silver, pre Bone Stone and Shell. Alan Preston is one of the founding members of Fingers jewellery gallery and cooperative beginning in Auckland in 1974.
Title
Earrings (sunshine)
Production date
1983
Media
sterling silver, tortoise shell
Measurements
90 x 55mm (h x w)
Credit line
Collection of The Dowse Art Museum, purchased 1983
Accession number
1983.41.1