Material Study No. 01
Fence Line Study
Material Study No. 01
Fence Line Study
A foundational study examining barbed wire as both material and artifact.
A foundational study examining barbed wire as both material and artifact.
Barbed wire transformed the American West. More than a fencing material, it reshaped settlement, ranching, land management, and the physical landscape of the frontier.
This study presents barbed wire as an object worthy of observation, encouraging viewers to consider its design, function, and lasting influence on Western history.
Object Details
The Material Study series explores the individual materials that shaped the American West. Rather than presenting finished objects, this study isolates a single material to encourage closer observation of its form, construction, and historical significance.
Product Details: The object includes
- Charred solid wood display panel
- Hand-finished barbed wire
- 100% Natural leather panel
- Brass identification plaque
- Designed for wall display or shelf presentation
The Study
Barbed wire is often overlooked as an ordinary utilitarian object, yet its invention fundamentally changed ranching, property boundaries, transportation, and settlement throughout the American frontier. By removing the material from its original context and presenting it as an educational artifact, the study invites viewers to reconsider the role seemingly simple objects play in shaping history.
Material & Finish
100% Stained Leather
Charred Wood
Blackened Barb Wire
Brass plaque
Dimensions
Frame: 8” x 10”
Plaque Text
Material Study No. 01
Fence Line Study
Provenance West
Not a replica. Not a decoration.
A study of form drawn from the tools that shaped the West.
Because of the handcrafted assembly process and the variation in sourced rowels, no two studies are entirely identical. Subtle differences in finish, and material character are considered part of the authenticity of the piece.
Once the edition is complete, the study will be retired from production.
Price: $395
Interested in acquiring the study? Contact Provenance West.
A handcrafted Provenance West Object
Each study is a study of Western horsemanship, material culture, and form presented as a collectible artifact
Interested in a Study, Installation, or Collaboration?
While this study examines a specific aspect of Western material culture, it represents a broader effort to document and preserve the craftsmanship traditions of the American West.
Provenance West collaborates with collectors, interior designers, hospitality groups, museums, and cultural organizations seeking meaningful ways to incorporate authentic craftsmanship and material history into their spaces and collections.
For available studies, commissioned projects, educational installations, or collaborative opportunities, please contact us.
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Refined Historical Artifact.
Refined Historical Artifact.
