HORN ID – Wearable Sculpture (Post-Colonial Gold)

A powerful, handcrafted ring in which a dark fragment of horn remains visible, embedded in a matte white form that evokes mineral or fossil. Raw on the outside, alive at its core. Not a polished piece of jewelry, but an object with presence — something you feel before you fully understand it.

Each ring is unique. The form is built by hand, the material carries its own history. What you wear is not reproducible, but a one-of-a-kind convergence of body, time and form.

Within Post-Colonial Gold, value shifts radically. No gold, no status, no surface perfection — but a return to the body as the carrier of identity.

In relation to the work of Heather Dewey-Hagborg — where DNA is translated into visible reconstructions — this ring takes an opposite position. Where identity is made readable and external, here it remains physically present, yet contained and protected.

In a time where everything is measured, stored and replicated, this ring holds on to what cannot be decoded. No data, no code — but matter. Present. Irreproducible.

More than an accessory, it’s a statement.
A counter-archive of value — on the street, not in a museum.

Specifications

Material: ceramic-concrete composite with gold-tone finish
Ring sizes: EU 16–19
Weight: approx. 18–24 grams (depending on size)
Finish: hand-crafted; slight variations occur

Each ring is unique.

Use & Care

Avoid prolonged contact with water, perfume, and chemical products.

Store separately to prevent scratches.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Surface wear may develop over time — this enhances the character of the work.

This ring is a sculptural object. Handle with care.

Shipping

Carefully packaged in a protective box.

Includes certificate of uniqueness.

Insured shipping.

Delivery time: 3–7 business days (if in stock).

International shipping available.

Tracking information will be provided once dispatched.