Willow Tree- Courageous Joy Strap Type_Strap and roles of care giving

and roles of care giving become reversed

* Symbolic figurine representing mother-son relationship

* Symbolic angel representing hope

”* this figurine is a thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day

5"W x 3"D / 22

Willow Tree- Courageous Joy Strap Type_Strap and roles of care givingWith this figure, Im celebrating pride in ones heritage how knowing the past gives confidence in the present, and a sense of who we are. Heritage can be expressed by customs or language, or as in this figure, textile patterning. The etchings that cover her are inspired by traditional African woven Kente cloth, mud cloth, and iconic Kuba cloth markings. African textiles have such vibrancy! And are tied to dance and rhythm and movement. Shes expressing