Straw Bridal Wreath

NameHeadpiece/Headdress

Artist Sidonka Wadina (Slovakian American)

CultureSlovak-American

Date2015-2020

Place madeLyons, Wisconsin, United States, North America

(not assigned)Slovakia, Europe

MediumBlack-bearded wheat, various straws, dyes and natural materials. Extremely fragile, handle with care.

Dimensions38.1H x 27.94W x 25.4D cm
15H x 11W x 10D in

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Museum Purchase, IFAF Collection, FA.2022.34.1

Object numberFA.2022.42.1

ProvenancePurchased/Commissioned directly from the artist.

DescriptionStraw bridal wreath (crown, headpieces, headdress) with three natural straw star shaped flowers, blue and red rose style accent flowers and green leaves that fill in the rest. Wheat pieces stick up out of the crown. Please note the pearl pin heads and red ribbons are not part of the bridal wreath. Artist used to adhere to styrafoam head mount.