Work Mixed media

bark mask with a carved face, pale green lichen falling either side like long hair, and moss in the open mouth

Mielikki Finnish goddess of the forest

Year: 2018
Medium: Cedar and Alder bark, lichen and moss on a driftwood cedar bark base
Category: Mixed media

My first Mielikki, the Finnish goddess of the forest. A well known ancient goddess, Mielikki lives and protects the forest and it’s creatures with Tapio the god of the forest. NFS