Manhattan

“Manhattan” grew from two Manhattan trade beads of the kind reportedly used in the infamous 17th century Manhattan real estate deal.

As it grew it encompassed illuminated subway tokens, an icon representing an historic church in the heart of the city near Time Square, a piece of a New York times crossword puzzle, and a photo of my daughter walking along 7th Avenue.

Reverse Side
Materials: Manhattan trade beads, subway tokens, photos, hammered copper, icon of St. Mary, New York Times crossword puzzle, Buddha bead; variety of other types of beads.