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1982

  • Work on this object began.

1995

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Cut Paper, Hamsa (Hand)

This is a Cut paper. It was created by Tsirl Waletzky. It is dated 1982 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is laser-cut paper mounted on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Tsirl Waletzky. It is credited Gift of Tsirl Waletzky.

Its dimensions are

6 7/8 x 6 in.

It is inscribed

In graphite, lower right: Tsirl Waletzky; lower left: A/P; bottom center: Hamsa

Cite this object as

Cut Paper, Hamsa (Hand); Tsirl Waletzky (American, 1921–2011); USA; laser-cut paper mounted on paper; 6 7/8 x 6 in.; Gift of Tsirl Waletzky; 1994-123-5

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