John (Neeslant) Cross
Bracelet: Bear
Artist
John (Neeslant) Cross
1867-1939 HlG̲aagilda Community X̱aayda Nation
Title
Bracelet: Bear
Date
About 1895
Materials
Silver
Dimensions
2.9 cm (h.), 6 cm (diam.)
Weight
Weight: 22.2 g
Credits
Gift of Hannah Garrod Isganaitis, inv. 2014.83
Collection
Decorative Arts and Design
Neeslant – John Cross was one of the most prolific silversmiths of his era, and his work has greatly influenced successive generations of artists. While respecting certain conventions of Xaayda art, such as the formlines delineating and linking design elements, he developed his own style. The outline of the eyes and the U-shaped teeth seen on this bracelet are typical of his work.
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