NECKLACE 1937

"NECKLACE" is a 1937 work by Alexander Calder. The sculpture is a prime example of Calder’s "jewelry" creations. This necklace is a circular form made of thin, flat pieces of metal that are bent and shaped into a spiraling form. The piece is reminiscent of the jewelry of indigenous cultures, and Calder's work is often compared to the styles of Native American and African art.