Item #400 | “Memory of the Heart” by Volodymyr Balyberdin
- A Unique Military Artifact
- Dimensions: 2,95″ x 3,15″ (75 x 80 mm)
- Medium: Brass, Natural Stone
- Created: 2024 in Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Certification: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
- Shipping: Free Worldwide
- Support a Worthy Cause: By acquiring this exquisite piece, you are directly supporting the Mother Teresa International Rehabilitation Center. Your purchase will help Ukrainian children affected by the ongoing conflict. Thank you for your generosity and compassion!
| Estimate | 1,700.00 — 2,000.00 |
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$1,500.00
Availability: 1 in stock
Art from Adversity: Ukrainian Military Artifact Reimagined as a Jewelry Masterpiece
Volodymyr Balyberdin, a renowned Ukrainian artist and jeweler born in 1954, is a distinguished member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine and the National Union of Designers of Ukraine.
This extraordinary piece of jewelry is masterfully crafted by Balyberdin using the brass casing of a 12.7 caliber cartridge, recovered near the Ukrainian town of Izyum following the liberation of the Kharkiv region from Russian occupation. More than just an accessory, this item embodies the spirit of resilience, transforming the anguish and turmoil of war into a symbol of beauty and hope. It is further enhanced by a natural semi-precious Ukrainian stone of exceptional rarity, deepening its significance and adding layers of symbolism.