This unique and beautiful photo frame of nickel silver is adapted from a blue and white textile in the African Collection of the Lowe Art Museum. Ukara cloth is an emblem of the Igbo version of the Ekpe society, a powerful secret association. The cloths are made for individual members of Ekpe's highest rank; who are responsible for choosing the designs to be used on their particular cloth and for whom the motifs serve a as personal "signature." Nsibidi signs alternate in geometric patterns symbolizing the leopard spirit of Ekpe.

Frame holds a 2" x 2" photo.

“In London, what I love more than anything else is the fog,” said Monet. Waterloo Bridge from the European Collection of the Lowe Art Museum was part of the series of the River Thames depicted at every time of day, in every kind of weather. Made in the U.S.A. and assembled by disabled Veterans of fully 100 % recycled material, the following products are packaged in keepsake collectible boxes.

Maya graves contain molded pottery statues of extreme sensitivity and beauty. This female figure dates to the Late Classic period (600-900) and was made on Jania Island in Mexico, the western edge of the Maya world. The long flowing cape and elaborate headdress identify her as a goddess.

24 Kt. Electroplate. Made in U.S.A.

Set of 4 coasters are handmade on tumbled Botticino marble quarried in Italy, and are cork backed to prevent any damage to fine home furnishings. Each coaster features one of each of the following Lowe Art Museum’s Kress Collection Italian Renaissance Paintings.

Sano di Pietro, Italian (Siena), 1405-1487. MADONNA AND CHILD WITH SAINTS, c.1450

Bernardino Fungai, Italian (Siena), 1460-c.1516. MADONNA AND CHILD WITH SAINTS AND ANGELS,c.1510/15

Master of the Blessed Clare, Italian (Rimini). THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI, c.1340

Bicci di Lorenzo, Italian (Florence), 1373-1452.THE ANNUNCIATION, c.1435

Kress Collection Boxed Magnets
Set of 4

Sturdy natural canvas logo bag featuring artist signatures with black carrying straps.

14 1/2 'W x 15' H x 4 " D

CUNDO BERMÚDEZ: A Life in Art
Lowe Art Museum University of Miami
April 23 – June 1, 2003