"Whatever the age, we are celebrating woman. Puberty into womanhood, motherhood, and then in midlife we become a Wise Older Woman, WOW! We celebrate the coming of each age."
Joanne uses glorious fabrics to make this exhuberant 19" doll, then gives her streamers of hand-painted silk, a necklace, and hair that dances as joyfully as she does. Each doll is unique; colors, fabrics and beads vary.
"For each of us it happens at a time that's right for us. We find who we are, what we want to do, and then take flight!"
Let yourself soar with this beautiful, 17" doll by fiber artist, Joanne Baxter. She uses a heavenly print fabric for the body, hangs a mystical amulet around her neck, and gives her wings of hand-painted silk which flutter in the slightest breeze. Colors and patterns vary.
"We have skills and powers no younger woman can possess. We can now relax and share our lives, knowledge and wisdom with the world."
Joanne's 18" 'WOW' doll honors the wisdom and celebrates the blessings of age. She holds her head of white hair high and bears the scepter of a nearly-barren branch proudly. Fabric, beads, and buttons laden with archetypal symbols speak of her complexity. Colors and patterns vary.
'Women As Goddess' by Joanne Baxter, $55.00
"This Goddes is a reflection of our inner spirit. We offer our nurturing, guidance, wisdom, etc. to others. Sometimes we need these things for ourselves. This was made with a creative, loving energy which I hope to pass on."
Rich with many colors, textures, and symbols, the 16" goddess doll is infused with power. Joanne adds detail with extra beading and a beautiful hand-painted face. Fabrics and colors vary.