Necklace Date Unknown

This necklace, by an anonymous maker, is part of the collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Its composition is structured by a series of spherical beads. The beads create a circular form, with a subtle shift in color and material separating the two halves of the circle. The necklace’s structure presents a play on symmetry and repetition, challenging the notion of perfect uniformity. The material qualities invite consideration, the texture and sheen of the beads creating a tactile aesthetic experience. The object’s circular configuration may invite interpretations that go beyond mere adornment. In its simple yet carefully arranged composition, the necklace exemplifies how form and material can be carriers of meaning. It is a reminder that objects, even without a known maker or specific date, engage in a silent dialogue, continuously reshaped by cultural perspectives.