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The Black Constellation (American, active Seattle)
Maikoiyo Alley-Barnes (American, b. 1977)
Catherine Harris-White (American, b. 1986)
Stasia Irons (American, b. 1985)

Ode to Octavia: Neo-Ancient Taliswoman

Date: 2012
Medium: Incantation, repurposed bronze, brass, silver, stainless steel, rosewood, beechnut, abalone shell, ibex and dik-dik horn, precious and semiprecious stones, 1996 GMC truck key
Object Dimensions: 25 x 14 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (63.5 x 36.83 x 3.81 cm)
Credit Line: Purchased with funds partially provided by the Randolph Philip Koelsch Bequest, 2013.004.01
Photo Credit: Mark Woods

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