Ávila Dove Raveling 75” tall

75” tall

hand fabricated

This scene – shown from the perspective of a swimmer in a stormy sea – captures the moment we find our courage

It is set in a sterling silver handmade prong setting alongside a smaller sterling silver medallion which I etched with the fisherman's prayer

to nest among the shape where

Ávila Dove Raveling 75” tallA mourning dove is felled with a golden arrow. Size 7. 5 The face of the ring measures about 1" Hand painted, etched, hand fabricated Solid sterling silver, 23. 5k gold Inscribed with the Latin word, "Misericordiae" which translates to "Mercy." Wheat detail flanks the inscription One of a kind The motif of flightless and felled birds has recurred in my memento mori work throughout the pandemic; these sad symbols represent a heaviness of spirit and a