#6: Konovalenko Carvings: Gem Carvings of Russian Folklife
These intricate and humorous carvings by master carver Vasily Konovalenko capture scenes from Russian folk life. They are composed from a palette of colorful gemstones and other mineral and rock materials in the Fabergé tradition. This carving, called "In the Sultry Afternoon I," uses sapphire for the eyes and ruby for the watermelon. These captivating carvings can be found in the Konovalenko display area on Level 3 of the Museum. The curator of this collection is Paul Morgan, Department Chair of Earth Sciences & Curator of Geology.
Department of Earth Sciences