Matuko   

"Ancestress of Elegance"

12”x10”x3” wood shadow box

Handcrafted polymer clay mask, hand rubbed for high sheen.       

Headpiece is embellished with metal wire, beads and metallic powders. 

 Mask rests on paste paper textured background, and is surrounded by handcrafted polymer clay swirls rubbed with iridescent powders.