The Wind That Shakes The Cherry Tree
skull doll
2013
H x W x D approx40 x 23 x 22 cm
15.7 x 9 x 8.6 inch
This doll is a tribute to all who survived or lost the battle with breast cancer.
The skull is a sculpted paperclay skull with closed eyes, tiny lashes and a real Ibis beak.
Her hair is made from high quality black English viscose balls with red chenille balls.
The body is sculpted from paperclay over a metal frame, painted with acrylics and then sealed with Mr. Clear.
She is wearing a warm red petite point silk kimono dress with a back train that is adorned with traditional embroidery and silk ribbon embroidery on the in- and outside.
The sleeve and front panels are adorned with tiny black seed beads.
The necklace is made of tiny fresh water pearls with one bigger focal fresh water pearl.
Her feet are made as traditional Japanese foot bindings.
She is posed on a black double wooden base with a gold metal name tag.
