“Cochineal Rose Terrace” #3- Primitive Modern Series by Masha Archer

“Cochineal Rose Terrace” #3

Primitive Modern Series

by Masha Archer

Four Strand Oval Collar of African Howlite Discs stained bright Cochineal Pink (Cerise) and sun bleached.

White Opalite Milkglass one inch long Drops, and small Ox Bone Rondelles (near top), all from China.

Silver Plated Copper over Acrylic Batting Rondelles- American replications do European Art Nouveau Buttons, long Naga Shell scored and stained tapered cylinders- from Nepal.

Very old White Glass Rondelles- from the African Bead Trade, made by recycling cosmetic and medicine containers discarded by settlers and tourists- also called “Vaseline” Glass.

Finished with White Brass Corner-less Cubes- from Thailand.

Plated Furnishings and “Two Sisters” Men’s Pocket Watch Clasp- USA.

Coin: One Rouble, 2005- Russia.