Brooch by Russell Ferrell

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

An abstract, mixed metals brooch designed and created by Russell Ferrell. The brooch’s edges are swirled out, layered with thin lines and beads of sterling silver, copper, and brass. At the top left is a swirl that begins with a turquoise stone. At the top right are two flat, textured pieces of metal. Below, thin silver metal makes an eye-shape with a purple stone as the eye. At the center bottom is tellow-and-black stone. On the back, the brooch has a lock C clasp.

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