Mari Lwyd

$7.50

GLOW IN THE DARK MINI. The Mari Lwyd is a unique and ancient Welsh folk custom performed during the Christmas season. The Mari Lwyd is a hobby horse figure (constructed from a horses skull) which is mounted on a pole. The pole is then draped with a white sheet or shroud hiding the person carrying it. The skull is decorated with ribbons and bells. They approach a house and begin singing. The songs ask for entry, food and drink while praising the house and its occupants. This is a small polymer clay hand sculpted collectible. Roughly 3×3cm.Not suitable for children due to risk of choking. This is collectible art for display only. Combined postage available for multiple mini collectibles - please choose appropriate option at checkout for three or more mini purchases.

GLOW IN THE DARK MINI. The Mari Lwyd is a unique and ancient Welsh folk custom performed during the Christmas season. The Mari Lwyd is a hobby horse figure (constructed from a horses skull) which is mounted on a pole. The pole is then draped with a white sheet or shroud hiding the person carrying it. The skull is decorated with ribbons and bells. They approach a house and begin singing. The songs ask for entry, food and drink while praising the house and its occupants. This is a small polymer clay hand sculpted collectible. Roughly 3×3cm.Not suitable for children due to risk of choking. This is collectible art for display only. Combined postage available for multiple mini collectibles - please choose appropriate option at checkout for three or more mini purchases.