"Mari Lwyd" fine art giclee print of an original painting by Heather Rose.

Image size: 8x10"
Paper size: 8.5x11" with a white border.
Signed and dated in the bottom margin.

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The Mari Lwyd custom was performed during winter festivities, specifically around the dates of Christmas and New Year. A group of wassailers would travel door to door with the skull of a horse decorated in festive ribbons, singing carols to the residents. The custom used to begin at dusk and often lasted late into the night. The skull was kept buried throughout the year, only being dug up for use during the Christmas season.