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THE JUNIPER TREE: The Boy Who Became a Bird
£125.00
"My mother, she killed me,
My father, he ate me,
My sister Marlene,
Gathered all my bones,
Tied them in a silken scarf,
Laid them beneath the juniper tree,
Tweet, tweet, what a beautiful bird am I." - The Juniper Tree, Brothers Grimm, Household Tales, 1812
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Textile art doll sculpture made from various recycled/reused materials, including: calico, wool stuffing, wire, yarn, tigers eye beads, vintage buttons, embroidered ribbon, sari silk ribbon, embroidery thread, textured paints and varnish.
Wings are wired and can be carefully bent to desired position. Comes with little red bird. Hangs from loop on reverse.
SIZE: 10x11" approx
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Nov 2024
