Bastet

Shellac, spray and oil paint on ceramic, spackle

3' 3" x 8.5" x 2' 1"

April, 1999


One of the great loves of my life has been Ancient Egyptian mythology. This sculpture of the Egyptian cat goddess of the home, Bastet, was modeled after a pendant I had that was about 3" tall. The necklace she wears is the Eye of Ra, a symbol of protection.
 

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