Fact Or Fantasy

Materials: Sterling silver, fine silver, 22K gold, 18K gold, 14K gold, birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera priamus) wings, beetle wings (Chrysina spectabilis, Chrysina gloriosa, & Chrysochroa purpureiventris), opal, ammolite, star sapphire, amber (with insect inclusions), rutilated quartz, citrine, green topaz, peridot, freshwater pearls, enamel, resin

Dimensions: 13 x 7 x .375 inches

Techniques: Hand knit, bobbin lace, enameled, lashed, etched, fabricated, anodized, oxidized

Photographer: Hap Sakwa