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| Mummy's Bundle, Mary & Doug Hancock
Artist's Statement
The Hancocks have a truly magical mastery of the bridge that connects
the past and present. Mary's extensive education and experience in
weaving, ceramics, fiber arts, fashion design and jewelry provide the
fullest compliment of skills and perspectives to an imaginative,
ever-changing outpouring of designs. Combined with Doug's archeological
background and participation in creation and production, their unusual
work stands as a singular contribution to the world of jewelry.
As creators of the Mummy's Bundle, they blend a universal love
for the past, informed by Dougs's archeological fieldwork on Mayan ruins
and an ongoing connection to early southwestern cultures, with Mary's
refreshing grasp of texture and design - a mix of past and present that
resonates with those who collect their distinctive form of wearable art.
Wearable Art and head-turning Jewelry inspired by ancient Indian art of
the desert Southwest, timeless themes from cultures around the world,
pre-Columbian motifs, and ornaments from the Americas.
Combined with cultural affinities garnered from their extensive travels,
Mummy's Bundle incorporates a worldwide kaleidoscope of beads.
And while that original "look" continues to evolve, it now encompasses a
broader range of contemporary materials, a wider spectrum of
characeristics unique to the Mummy's Bundle.
The Hancocks live in Sedona, Arizona, a place where natural beauty and
remnants of ancient Indian cultures continue to provide inspiration for
their artistic expression.
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