Shinji Nakaba is a Tokyo-based jewelry designer who’s been creating since 1974. Everything he makes is wearable, and Nakaba often uses unconventional materials to create his pieces. These intricately carved pearl skulls are an example of his exceptional work.
“I just want to bring brand new life to something that has no value,” Nakaba tells Magnifico. “I use not only precious metals and stones, but also everyday things, such as aluminum beer cans, plastic bottle, or even garbage,” he explains on Etsy.
“Vanitas” is carved into many of Nakaba’s skulls. This is Latin for “vanity,” and is likely a reference to 16th-17th century funerary art. Work of this type emphasized the meaninglessness of earthly life “and the transient nature of all earthly goods and pursuits.”
More info : work.s-nakaba.com | Etsy | mobilia-gallery.com (h/t: magnifeco)
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Share on FacebookBUT: I love these. So intricately carved and beautiful. Ps: sorry if anyone got upset when they saw the first part:)
Load More Replies...Wow, that would be an awesome addition to our pearl jewelry website https://www.pureandtimeless.nl
Skull jewelry is not my kinda thing but still I love how much detailed work has been done on these pearls to make a skull out of it... Swati www.Jewelsome.com
This is awesome. It's like having a collection of Lilliputian skulls on your wrist.
These are amazing. It's like having a collection of Liliputian skulls around your wrist.
The Skulls are amazing!! I want to get some of those, I'd love to create cool Jewelry with them...
If any one knows how to purchase one PLEASE email me with info to annmarie218@yahoo.com
Please visit http://www.mobilia-gallery.com or send an email to mobiliagallery@gmail.com. Mobilia is a Cambridge based art gallery that has been in business since 1978 and they do work worth Shinji Nakaba. Source: I am the gallery manager.
Load More Replies...you can check out www.arloedgewalker.etsy.com, this artist carves some too.
Load More Replies...Please visit http://www.mobilia-gallery.com or send an email to mobiliagallery@gmail.com. Mobilia is a Cambridge based art gallery that has been in business since 1978 and they do work worth Shinji Nakaba. Source: I am the gallery manager.
Load More Replies...The "pearl skulls" link is incorrectly attributed to this artist but in fact is the work of Greg Halili.
Actually, Greg Halili carves into mother of pearl shells, not pearls themselves: https://www.boredpanda.com/phillipine-mother-of-pearl-skull-carving-gregory-halili/
Load More Replies...BUT: I love these. So intricately carved and beautiful. Ps: sorry if anyone got upset when they saw the first part:)
Load More Replies...Wow, that would be an awesome addition to our pearl jewelry website https://www.pureandtimeless.nl
Skull jewelry is not my kinda thing but still I love how much detailed work has been done on these pearls to make a skull out of it... Swati www.Jewelsome.com
This is awesome. It's like having a collection of Lilliputian skulls on your wrist.
These are amazing. It's like having a collection of Liliputian skulls around your wrist.
The Skulls are amazing!! I want to get some of those, I'd love to create cool Jewelry with them...
If any one knows how to purchase one PLEASE email me with info to annmarie218@yahoo.com
Please visit http://www.mobilia-gallery.com or send an email to mobiliagallery@gmail.com. Mobilia is a Cambridge based art gallery that has been in business since 1978 and they do work worth Shinji Nakaba. Source: I am the gallery manager.
Load More Replies...you can check out www.arloedgewalker.etsy.com, this artist carves some too.
Load More Replies...Please visit http://www.mobilia-gallery.com or send an email to mobiliagallery@gmail.com. Mobilia is a Cambridge based art gallery that has been in business since 1978 and they do work worth Shinji Nakaba. Source: I am the gallery manager.
Load More Replies...The "pearl skulls" link is incorrectly attributed to this artist but in fact is the work of Greg Halili.
Actually, Greg Halili carves into mother of pearl shells, not pearls themselves: https://www.boredpanda.com/phillipine-mother-of-pearl-skull-carving-gregory-halili/
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