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The ermines of the South Seas by Bruna Hauert

Necklace / ReadyMade Playful OnBody

Published: 02.11.2015

Necklace: The ermines of the South Seas by Bruna Hauert.South Sea pearls on untamed fellows’ plush, yarn. 2011.Photo by: Bruna HauertUnique piece.
. On April 5th 1769, the Endeavour anchored in Matavai Bay in Tahiti under the command of Captain James Cook. In the excitement of it all, a small group of white ship rats sneaked on land unnoticed and quickly felt at home on this fertile island. Their countless offspring soon after crowned many a chieftain’s noble head and later went down in history as the ermines of the South Seas.
. Made for the thematic exhibition in the South Seas.
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On April 5th 1769, the Endeavour anchored in Matavai Bay in Tahiti under the command of Captain James Cook. In the excitement of it all, a small group of white ship rats sneaked on land unnoticed and quickly felt at home on this fertile island. Their countless offspring soon after crowned many a chieftain’s noble head and later went down in history as the ermines of the South Seas.
Made for the thematic exhibition in the South Seas.

Bruna Hauert

Necklace
The ermines of the South Seas
2011
South Sea pearls on untamed fellows’ plush, yarn
Unique piece

Photo by:: Bruna Hauert

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