Niki de Saint Phalle American/ French, 1930-2002
Nana Brooch & Necklace, 1975/2013
18k gold and enamel with detachable man brooch and 18k gold choker & original suede case
pendant: 11.9 x 4.5 cm
suede case: 29 x 18 x 3 cm
suede case: 29 x 18 x 3 cm
edition of 3
archive reference NS/11, signed 'Niki de Saint Phalle, 1975' and numbered, stamped with archive number, 750 and makers mark 'GM' (on the Nana). This work is a continuation of the edition started in 1975, completed in 2013.
© Niki de Saint Phalle
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The infamous Nana became synonymous with St Phalle’s work and allowed her to embody her feminist practice further. What better medium than adornment to interrogate the female experience? In this...
The infamous Nana became synonymous with St Phalle’s work and allowed her to embody her feminist practice further. What better medium than adornment to interrogate the female experience? In this brooch Nana stands atop of the male figure’s head. Her male counterpart is detachable and can be worn separately, thus allowing the wearer to position the man wherever they like, depending on how they feel about men at the time!