Bermaid, made in 2007, features three bracelets displayed in a custom made wooden fruit crate. Part of the California Collection, Bermaid’s fruit crate represents the historic fertility of California’s valleys in both produce and enterprising ventures. The bracelets symbolize California’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit which exports ideas, technology, and startups around the world.

Recycled tin containers, 10k gold rivets, and aluminum rivets.

Dimensions: 6.5” H x 15.5” W x 10.5” D

Available for purchase or exhibition

The three bracelets in Bermaid: Williams Sonoma, Scharffenberger, and Early California Olives Bracelets

Bermaid Fruit Crate Label features Harriete’s Signature: “Bermaid.” A play on words and the identity of the artist, Bermaid references Harriete’s last name, Berman, and alters it to be more aligned with her feminism and craftsmanship. “Berman” ends with “man,” so “man” is replaced with “maid,” hinting at Harriete’s identity as a woman and suggesting that the work is made by hand.