ARTIST: Anne Huddleston

DESCRIPTION: The regal bearing of the cat form inspired Anne, reminding her of an Egyptian Queen. The form is mosaiced in frosted white iridescent tile for the body and for adornment, has shimmering gold, deep olive green, genuine turquoise and faceted Swarovski crystals for a stunning collar worthy of a goddess of her stature
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Bastet is the Egyptian goddess of cats, home, fire, music, dance and family. She was seen as The Sacred Cat and Egyptians placed a high regard for cats because of her. Any crimes made against cats are considered very severe and very unlucky. Bastet is one of the most well-loved goddesses especially of Lower Egypt with many temples and statues built in her honor.

SIZE: 24" H X 11" L X 7" D

FINISH: Indoor Use

DISPLAY LOCATION: Alligator Purse - 2701 Erie Avenue

ARTIST BIO: Anne currently works as a mixed media artist using various tiles, beads and semi-precious gemstones to make one of a kind mosaic jewelry, gorgeous mosaic plexiglass flower and bird yard art and various 3-dimensional animals. She has a long career in graphic and product design in the gift industry and as an illustrator for the children's market and greeting cards, winning several local poster competitions including one for her 2016 Summerfair poster. She also lived in China while working as an art director for 32 Chinese artists for China's largest gift manufacturer. Anne's work can be purchased at a few local craft shows or at: etsy.com/shop/AnneCaroleDesigns.