Iris Eby sent this clue:
To make a mask was quite a task for me, I won't deny.
But for a guy in a neighboring state I really had to try.So, it's on it's way (left town yesterday) to the state
of the yellow rose.
Seeking a home where the long horns roam and the cold wind
rarely blows.
Her mask went to John Stacy:It's ME, its ME!!!!! I'm not just guessing, it arrived
today!!!!WOW!!!! Iris says this is her first mask, but it is
definitely NOT her
first work with gourds!!! This is a museum quality piece with
sisal rope hair (combed out "frizzy") with a feather accent. Half
of the face is a
fantastic copper finish and it has bright, white gourd seed "teeth"!!
Thanks Iris, it is BEAUTIFUL and will hold a prominent
place in our collection!!!ps....the cold wind IS blowing here today...finally
some RAIN too!!
Iris's bio:
Iris Eby: PickerzPal@aol.comIris Eby, a native Oklahoman, lives in Stillwater,
Okla. She has worked with
gourds for about 4 years and , although her preference is to use
southwest and
Native American themes, has enjoyed the challenges and learning
experiences
offered by the various gourd exchanges in the Gourdpatch. Retired,
she
enjoys using her leisure time in crafting and traveling with her
husband,
Gerald. Her gourd art is offered regularly in several museum gift
shops in
Oklahoma and in yearly Native American craft shows.
