- Created by
- Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
- Date
- ca. 1974
- Medium
- sterling silver
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 5/16 × 3 1/2 × 1 5/8 in. (11 × 8.9 × 4.1 cm)
- Description
- This is the “Expo neckpiece” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The necklace is made of a single piece of sterling silver wire shaped as an open-ended torque necklace, or neck ring, with looped ends. The necklace is twisted and bent with it intersecting itself in the middle. Parts of the necklace are flattened. The necklace has two hallmarks on one of the looped ends, Smith’s signature [Art Smith] and [STERL-].
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Type
- necklaces
- Topic
- Art
- Craftsmanship
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
- Object number
- 2023.12.27
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




