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"Chastity" Belt (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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"Cherry Popper" Pendant (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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"Moomma" Amulet (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Cone Head Hat (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Easter Bonnet (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Fleur de Lis Pillbox Hat (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Goddess Bellona Helmet (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Grinder Wheel Pendant (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Latchkey Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Mary Poppins Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Miss Sew-and-Sew Pot Head (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Queen of Tarts Crown (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022Sold
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Steamer Pendant (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Sugar & Spice Pendant (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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The Three Graces, triptych (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Vegetable Steamer Leather Accessory, 2021$ 130.00
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Vesta's Tiara (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022
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Leather Neckpiece with Hardware, 2022$ 150.00
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"Tuffot" Suede Wristbag, 2022$ 200.00
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"Tuffot" Suede Wristbag, 2022$ 200.00
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Steamer Earrings (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2021$ 95.00
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Cuff, 2022Sold
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Cell phone case with fringe (Blue), 2021$ 215.00
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Cell phone case (Pink), 2021$ 200.00
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Cell Phone Case (Reptile), 2021$ 215.00
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Cell Phone Case (Pink/Red/Orange), 2022$ 200.00
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Renegade phone case/wallet, 2021$ 250.00
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2-pocket card case (Black), 2021$ 120.00
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Medium 2-snap card/coin case (Reptile), 2021$ 110.00
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Medium 2-snap card/coin case, 2021$ 85.00
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Roller Skate Key Pendant (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022$ 125.00
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Archaeological Artifacts: Antique Key Pendant, 2022$ 110.00
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Archaeological Artifacts "H" Faucet Handle Necklace, 2022$ 110.00
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Faucet Handle "HOT" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022$ 110.00
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Faucet Handle "Texas Star" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2022$ 98.00
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Archaeological Artifacts: Drafting Divier Necklace, 2021$ 95.00
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Faucet Handle "COLD" Necklace (from the series Anthropological Artifacts), 2021$ 100.00
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Archaeological Artifacts: Large Clockwork Key Necklace, 2021$ 70.00
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Archaeological Artifacts: Small Clockwork Key Necklace, 2021$ 55.00
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Leather Strap, 2022$ 60.00
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3/4-inch wrist strap, 2021$ 40.00
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Fringe keychain, 2021$ 30.00
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Small key strap, 2021$ 35.00
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Small keychain, 2021$ 20.00
R. Melinda Hoffman (modernmuse61) studied fine art and fashion design at School of The Art Institute of Chicago, then went on to design clothing for women and children for 25 years. On the side, she made accessories re-purposed from found objects, which she sold at art shows and markets.
Having a spirit of wanderlust and a desire to travel the open road, she decided in 2013 to quit her job and follow her passion! When she couldn't find accessories to accommodate her new lifestyle, she designed ones to fit her every need, as well as those of individuals around her. Thus, modernmuse61 was born.
She is now a leather artisan and vintage dealer who travels from coast to coast, finding inspiration from old-school technology, vintage industrial gadgets, architectural artifacts and especially from the folk she meets on the road.