Denise Wallace belt leads Heritage Auctions' June 17 Ethnographic Art Auction
A belt by Alaskan Native jeweler Denise Wallace, titled 'Women of the World,' composed of 10 large intricately detailed pendants, leads Heritage Auctions' June 17 Ethnographic Art Signature Auction. The auction features a superlative assemblage of American Indian, Pre-Columbian, and Tribal art lots spanning from ancient to modern times. Several pieces reflect contemporary Indigenous life while incorporating longtime cultural traditions, including additional works by Denise Wallace and a necklace by her daughter Dawn Wallace. Delia Sullivan, Heritage Auctions' Ethnographic Art Director, praised Wallace as a fabulous artist who has been working for decades, forging traditions into modern masterpieces.
Key facts
- Denise Wallace's belt 'Women of the World' leads the auction
- Belt is composed of 10 large intricately detailed pendants
- Auction takes place on June 17
- Auction includes American Indian, Pre-Columbian, and Tribal art
- Works by Dawn Wallace, Denise Wallace's daughter, are also included
- Delia Sullivan is Heritage Auctions' Ethnographic Art Director
- Wallace has been working for decades
- Pieces reflect contemporary Indigenous life and cultural traditions
Entities
Artists
- Denise Wallace
- Dawn Wallace