Clay is built up, onto a wire armature (last image), layers of paint are then applied and rubbed with a wax patina, then polished.

Mounted on  exotic wood platforms.

 Some have 'wish bones' incorporated into the armature, to create a spine and rib cage.

'Wish Horses'. #'s 1, 4, 5, 7.

$300.

Each horse is roughly 9" tall.

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