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ArtistAmerican, born 1970
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Vertabrata Vine
Date2008
MediumSilver, 22k gold, 18k gold, moonstones, snake vertebrae, fossilized vertebrae; silver, steel, and copper wall mount
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 × 11 1/4 × 3 1/8 in. (28.6 × 28.6 × 7.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Rotasa Collection Trust
Object number2025.675
Not on view

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