An object d'art that once belonged to my father's mother, this Caribbean lady stands four feet tall carries a basked of fruit on her head and a purse on her arm. She's old. Only dad knows the secret to her beautiful complexion. (Cuprinol? Varnish? Spray Shellac? We'll never know.)
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Beautiful piece of ART :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a powerful face Sandy. Happy WW
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork! Happy WW :)
ReplyDeleteShe's a beautiful lady.
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful. I love the expression on her face. She looks strong and calm.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely ... all the more so because it's been in the family for generations.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
she's beautiful in every sense of the word. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteI take it Dad's not giving up the secret? But it's okay... she's got nothin' on you girl.
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely. Your Dad does a nice job of keeping her that way.
ReplyDeletejust beautiful..
ReplyDeletegreat artwork. happy ww!
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Moms... Check Nyo
Yummy-as-can-be
Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting. :)
Very nice piece of photography.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting to put those what have been passed down to us into good use now. Like this piece of art your dear Grandma that has found a place in your heart and share it with us.
ReplyDeleteThe only person who knows what makes the complexion of this beauty beautiful is the Art Curator.
Interesting....I dont know If I would want it in my house but it is very unique. Happy WW my friend and thanks for stopping by:)
ReplyDeletewhat a strong face that woman has a little smile as if she knows something we don't. lol!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnne
An ancient beauty! ;D
ReplyDeleteNice! It will be perfect to place in a patio or in the garden ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
Happy WW
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely. Her face is so expressive. You're lucky to have this piece and we're lucky you shared it. :)
ReplyDeleteA family jewel - like yourself, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteWe can only guess at her secrets...
Aloha-
Comfort Spiral
lovely piece...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece of art, she has an intense expression.
ReplyDeleteA great face!
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteThis is precious!
At first I thought it was a death mask but if she is carrying a basket of fruit then it can't be!
ReplyDeleteVery serene looking lady!
How interesting and intriguing!! And four feet tall? Wow!
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Beautiful pice of art!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
kisses,
irina
Never the less - she is a beutiful lady!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful...loads of character :)
ReplyDeleteThat's an enigmatic face.
ReplyDeleteOoohh...someday could you show us the whole statue? I love the wood finish -I just want to reach out and touch it which would probably not be a good idea. Beautiful piece of art. Beautiful photo. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful serene face, and you're right about that nice 'glow'!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful face - she has an interesting calm expression, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful face to look at. Now, can I have some shellac for mine!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteNice one Sandy, hugs, G
Looks pretty goo for an old lady! Love art piece have a great WW Sandy
ReplyDeleteThats the look of contentment... she knows she's well loved by all who look upon her Sandy.. I bit like you and your blogs my friend... :O)
ReplyDeleteMy blogs today show a Gypsy Waggon and a Weather Vane
I like the pretty-mysterious lady!
ReplyDeleteA face of stone standin alone like a frozen ice cream cone
ReplyDeletevery strong face... seen all there is to see in this world...
ReplyDeleteShe has a very satisfied look on her face. She is beautiful.
ReplyDeletethat's a lovely piece of art!... and she seemed to have aged gracefully (literally and figuratively)... this is a wonderful heirloom and thanks for sharing:)...
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely! How fun to have something that has a little mystery.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is that it looks beautiful, a true piece in time!
ReplyDeleteExpression remains clueless but the intensity in the art is exibited undoubtedly!
Guess, she's damn beautiful! And why? Isn't you dad revealing the secret?
Nice work! Keep it going...:)
Very neat! And beautiful!
ReplyDeleteshe has a lovely face! 4' tall is huge! :)
ReplyDeleteHow blessed you are to be the new owner of this wonderful piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.