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Wow! Lucara Recovers 2,492-Carat Diamond at Karowe Mine in Botswana

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As the rocky material comes down a conveyor belt, the scanners can pick out the diamonds based on their chemical composition. The diamond-rich material is then separated from the rubble and moved to a secure area for processing. With the advent of XRT scanners, the mining process has become more delicate and discerning.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in October

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Their functional simplicity gave carvers unlimited freedom to use their imaginations when making these pieces, and as such, the styles, subjects, and materials used differ widely, making them highly collectible. Throughout his career, Hunt used modern methods and industrial materials to sculpt organic forms. 7,300-$10,000 USD).

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty.

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Textile Art & Racial Identity

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Shonibare’s installation tableaux have a notably theatrical quality, underlying the artist’s belief that identity is merely a construct. These Soundsuits, of which Cave has made over 500, are full bodied costumes composed of an amalgamation of found materials designed to create a certain sound when moved in by the wearer. Dunne, Aidan.

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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship

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In addition to the status that material conveyed, silver pieces also became a prime means of commemorating significant events like births and marriages as the medium was primed for added inscriptions. Sold for $19,000 USD via John McInnis Auctioneers (March 2021). Paul Revere Jr – “The Patriot” Silver Creamer.