At the edge of reality lies the surreal world of the dream, where objects become wavy fun-house reflections of their everyday counterparts. Here, Angela Cummings adds a surreal edge to a hair comb and barrette set. Today, hair combs and barrettes are usually nondescript drug store purchases meant to invisibly arrange hair. Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. elevates the everyday into the realm of extraordinary couture with playful, tiger-stripe gold waves and asymmetrically curved edges, creating pieces of wearable surrealist art!

This set is made of lacquered iron with embossed 24k gold and a silver backing and clip for the barrette. The comb measures about 2 1/2 inches long and 1 7/8 inches wide. The barrette measures about 1 1/2 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. Made between 1977 and 1980.

Inventory# P10853