Dahlia Noir
skull doll
2011
46 cm / 18 inches without base50 cm / 19.7 inches with base
Owl skull and body sculpted by me from paperclay (over a metal rod and tube armature), painted with acrylics, handmade glass eyes and black viscose hair.
Her hat is made from felt with a burgundy silk ribbon and bow.
She wears a fresh water pearl necklace and a cameo.
Her clothes are made from silk, velvet and Edwardian lace finished with black Swarovski crystals.
Her base is massive black granite with metal feet.
