Pollinator’s Angel

Pollinator’s Angel is inspired by the carved wooden angels that reside in an old Spanish mission in my city. Inside there are frescoes of angels painted on the ceilings. Carved angels and saints are suspended from the walls. It is a place of mystery and sanctuary.

This angel is carved from found aspen branches collected in the mountains. The wings are made from antique ceiling tin. There is an antique watch face nailed in the center of the body and a Mexican milagro nailed in the heart. The delicate leaf pattern on the body is painted with acrylic. The angel is crowned with carved leaves and flowers. Dangling from each hand are butterfly spirits carved from wood with vintage tin wings. The piece is coated with wax to protect it. There is a hook on the back to hang it with.

17.5”h x 21”w x 1.5”d