AkerRa

Headpiece
Brass, Stoneware, Leather
2013
This piece is about the Egyptian gods Aker sunrise and sunset as well as Ra, the entirety of the sun. Aker is represented by the head of a lion. As a headdress, this piece is reminiscent of amazon warriors and the strength of femininity.

Mythopoeia, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. 2013 

Thanks to Gozde Yilmaz for the model photograph.