A tall thin wire stands erect while inserted into a black base. A large pendant reminicent of a head lays on the base, covered with black nails and panels causing an iridescent effect, wrapped in tight chain loops that cascade over the pendant and out toward their viewer.

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	We acquired this object.
2014	Work on this object began.
2015	Work on this object ended.
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X Necklace And Stand

This is a Necklace and Stand. It was designed by Iris Eichenberg. It is dated 2014–2015. Its medium is oxidized nails, metal wire, silver, steel, wood, perspex. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Eichenberg, long fascinated by the human form, created a necklace with a suspended black head-like object whose textured surface is reminiscent of a face. When not being worn, this “necklace” rests on a stand consisting of a long thin rod and flat, polished base.

It is credited Promised gift to the Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.