Archaic high swan crest

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

Crest painted with milk glue paint. Several layers and some white egg tempera powder gave this result. — μαζί με Gregory J. Liebau

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Since long i have noticed the dots and some times short lines that are so often depicted on the crests. The mystery to me can be explained if what the artists are trying to depict is actually a thread "stitching" the horsehair together. This prevents the hair to droop and creates a sturdy crest even with few horsehair. My idea us supported by some bronze sculpture like the etruscan statuettes in the bottom. The bottom left shows a helmet with and a helmet without the thread.

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The weaving is going well so far.

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I added a little glue for extra support of the tufts

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