The Green Man...a leather mask

Well, it's still cold and not-green here where I live, but in anticipation of the coming of spring (and also because St Patrick's Day is nearly upon us) I'm celebrating by sharing a picture of my own very unique leather Green Man mask.

According to wikipedia (& they are never wrong!):
A Green Man is a sculpture, drawing, or other representation of a face surrounded by or made from leaves. Branches or vines may sprout from the nose, mouth, nostrils or other parts of the face and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit.

The Green Man motif has many variations. Found in many cultures around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetative deities springing up in different cultures throughout the ages. Primarily it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or "renaissance," representing the cycle of growth each spring. Some speculate that the mythology of the Green Man developed independently in the traditions of separate ancient cultures and evolved into the wide variety of examples found throughout history.

Ahem. There will not be a test later. No need to take notes.

As ever, this mask can be ordered at my online Etsy shop: [link]