Ken Beldin (American, 20th Century) Mid-Century Bronze Mask Assemblage

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Ken Beldin (Mexico, 20th Century) Mid-Century Bronze Mask Assemblage. Artist framed and signed. Ken Beldin was born in Mississippi and … Read more Ken Beldin (Mexico, 20th Century) Mid-Century Bronze Mask Assemblage. Artist framed and signed. Ken Beldin was born in Mississippi and studied at the University of California, Berkeley. He was drawn to the rugged beauty of Mexico and set up a studio in Tenancingo, South of Mexico City near Taxco where he created one of a kind jewelry and sculpture. Beldin became the custodian of a collection of archeological Pre-Columbian stones and from these he is said to have derived motifs for his art. Beldin worked with copper, brass, steel, wood and leather. His work was collected by Hollywood celebrities including Barbara Hutton, Edward G. Robinson, James Cagny and Sammy Davis, Jr. His friends in Mexico who also purchased his work included Diego Riviera, Freda Kahlo, J. C. Orosco and Miguel Covarrubias. These unique collectible pieces are being rediscovered now.

Dimensions: 25.25 high x 18 in. wide.
Condition: Good vintage condition. See less