Savannah
Ring
2010 (made)
2010 (made)
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Wright & Teague creates jewellery that is original, accessible and elegant, and which features frequently in the fashion press. The company, founded by Central St Martin's graduates Gary Wright and Sheila Teague in 1984, describes its work as 'inspirational fashion forward precious jewellery', and sums up its style as 'glamour with gravitas'.
This 'savannah' ring of 2010 is part of the Nuba Collection which takes its inspiration from Africa. Its form resembles a flat pebble wrapped around with twine or a flattened strand of grass. It is a tribute in gold to the beauty of the savannah and to the universal appeal of simple materials and techniques.
This 'savannah' ring of 2010 is part of the Nuba Collection which takes its inspiration from Africa. Its form resembles a flat pebble wrapped around with twine or a flattened strand of grass. It is a tribute in gold to the beauty of the savannah and to the universal appeal of simple materials and techniques.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Savannah (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | 18 carat gold |
| Brief description | 'Savannah' ring of gold by Wright & Teague, London 2010 |
| Physical description | Long irregular oval bezel resembling a flat pebble, the band formed by a continuous and uneven strip of gold which is loosely wrapped four and a half times around the bezel leaving room for the finger behind. The gold has a textured finish and there is an abstract linear pattern cast into the back of the bezel. |
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| Credit line | Given by Gary Wright and Sheila Teague |
| Summary | Wright & Teague creates jewellery that is original, accessible and elegant, and which features frequently in the fashion press. The company, founded by Central St Martin's graduates Gary Wright and Sheila Teague in 1984, describes its work as 'inspirational fashion forward precious jewellery', and sums up its style as 'glamour with gravitas'. This 'savannah' ring of 2010 is part of the Nuba Collection which takes its inspiration from Africa. Its form resembles a flat pebble wrapped around with twine or a flattened strand of grass. It is a tribute in gold to the beauty of the savannah and to the universal appeal of simple materials and techniques. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.40-2010 |
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| Record created | January 4, 2011 |
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