"BRONZE AGE WARRIOR"

This warrior stands before his shield of copper and silver, decorated with silver washers and bronze-like beads. His clothing was woven with linen and cotton in shades of very pale blue and gray, with strands of copper Lurex. Then blue, turquoise, and stainless steel acrylic paint was applied directly on the fabric. This gave his garment a metallic sheen and texture.

In the Bronze Age of our human race, metallurgy was being invented and used. It was a huge step in our development as a civilized people. Although used in wartime, it also became a great asset in peacetime.

The warp structure of the woven costume is rosepath twill, with striped of vertical plain weave.
Beads decorate the neckline and give this warrior presence before his enemies.

For sale: $3,375

60” x 36” x 2”
Costume on Canvas
Kelly James, Photographer - Salem, Oregon
Anne Abendroth - Artist