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	We acquired this object.
2013	Work on this object began.
2017	We photographed this object. We exhibited this object.
2025	You found it!

Ring, Bänd, from Väärtus Series

This is a ring. It was designed by Rowan Liivamagi and manufactured by Shapeways. It is dated 2013. Its medium is silver, steel, plastic.

Väärtus is a three-piece series of jewelry-like tools designed to assist individuals with limited manual dexterity perform daily tasks. The arrow-shaped loop in the Ora ring helps thread buttons as well as hook zippers. The Bänd ring holds a writing implement upright and positions it in the wearer’s fingers. The Nippu keychain gives a key a larger grip and makes it easier to maneuver into locks.

It is credited Purchased by the museum for the exhibition.