Circa 1994-95, from the artist's Spirit Shield series, a spiraling natural vine structure centering a stoneware mask of the artist's face, with copper wire, dried flora, upcycled leather, mineral, and painted enhancement, unsigned.

Approximately 83 x 56 x 15 in.

From the Collection of Jim & Martha Kaley, Greensboro, North Carolina

Toni Carlton is a multi-media artist, owner, director and curator of Carlton Gallery for over 40 years. A graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Fine Art as well as Industrial Technology and a Business minor, her artwork has developed over the years in various media from fiber-arts to mixed media paintings. Toni's most recent artwork incorporates fine handwoven fibers woven as a meditation or prayer into mixed media paintings reconnecting with her fiber background and her Appalachian heritage in the mountains of North Carolina.

Good estate condition.