Inspired by a tiny figure on an incised jewel in the J.Paul Getty Muesum’s collection of Carved Ambers. The woman peering out made me think of the vulva as a portal, both ancient and futuristic in the continuous matrilineal loop of birth. The name of the piece refers to the mother as a vessel, carrying humanity over time and space, giving birth to individuals and ultimately whole tribes and nations.
Dimensions:
H 28cm x 14 cm W x 5 cm D / Base: H 5cm x W 22 cm H x 6 cm D (please check)
Materials: Caen Limestone (on Swedish Green Marble base)
SOLD. Private collection, USA