An Ancient Warrior: The Tale of a Vertebrum

This time, the coyotes had attacked a cow. Out of the sun-bleached skeleton, I chose a vertebrum. It looked like a Viking of sort. Or a Crusader.

I worked a few lines with oil pain around the natural curves and bone-channels. And suddenly, the warrior came to life. Or went peacefully to sleep.

I added a piece of rabbit fur to his forehead to cover his bald….

October 1, 2017

©Vahé A. Kazandjian, 2017