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First time wearing cowry shells 🐚💕

STYLE: hair, cowry shells

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The pyramid on the back of the U.S. dollar bill – symbolizing long lasting power – has been rendered with outlines cut out of U.S. currency in this piece by Nari Ward (seen here in detail). The paper money edges are askew, however, suggesting an unsound structure, while cowry shells (once used as currency elsewhere in the world) create straight and sound lines. (At Lehman Maupin Gallery in Chelsea through August 25th). Nari Ward, detail of ‘Providence Spirits (Gold)’, U.S. currency edges, cowrie shells, wooden rolling ladders, gold powder, gel medium, indelible ink, and overproof white rum on canvas stretched over wood panel, 96 x 96 inches, 2017.

STYLE: hair, cowry shells