Pine cone and pine cone scale frame

NamePine cone and pine cone scale frame

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumPine cones, pine cone scales, shellac or varnish

DimensionsOverall: 11 7/16 x 11 7/16 x 1 3/4 in. (29 x 29 x 4.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.139

Object numberFA.2010.97.139

DescriptionFrame with pine cone scales set in rows (30). At third row from center small cones are interspersed. The same occurs six rows from outer edge. The four rounded corners form rosettes of small pine cones and larger scales as sepals. All varnished. The reverse shows that some are attached by sewing. Two metal eyes sewn on from which are two hangers, one black ribbon and the other a "knotted" or crocheted cord.