new circus series

Hannah and Handsome her Horse

Lars the Lion and Elsa the Elephant

i came across a wonderful set of vintage buttons while out treasure hunting.

i created molds from them and made these bronze pieces.

 the way the bronze picks up detail, amazes me every time... 

there is a seal, a caged tiger, and a clown yet to be seen!

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when these buttons were created, animals were still performing in the circus. 

and to look at these makes me cringe a little with sadness for all who may have been mistreated.