In literature, Morgan le Fay is known by quite a few alternative names, one of which is Morgana. She is a powerful enchantress in the Arthurian legend. Her role has changed over time from healer to goddess to sorceress and witch. Her name appears as far back as 1150 CE.
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| Morgan le Fay by Anthony Frederick Sandys (1864) |
She is the first doll to be released with the Demetae sculpt. The Demetae were a Celtic people of Iron Age Britain. Alexandra Forbes names her sculpts after early British tribes.
Morgana is dressed in a long, deep-wine colored skirt. It is fitted through her hips and fans out with a very broad sweep. The upper part of her fashion is pewter colored flexible resin. It ties in the back corset style.
Her wig is amazing. Perhaps photos can better describe this crowning glory.
The colors used are a blend of silver gray and platinum with either very dark gray or black. (Ed. note: I've been told there's a touch of blue in there as well.) The fibers are crimped. There are a few tiny braids and one big braid falling from the top.
I have Morgana wearing one of her pairs of alternate hands...the one with dragon lady nails.
She cast a spell on me right from the start.
More information on the literary Morgana:
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_le_Fay and http://www.witchcraftandwitches.com/witches_morgan.html
She's a beautiful doll and I 'm so pleased you won the chance to get her!
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DeleteWOW!! Super Beautiful. Love that Wig. Alex really poured herself and talents into this set of Dolls and outfits for the convention.
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I agree!
DeleteIt never lets me use wordpress here and that is irritating. Morrigan was named from the triple Goddess Morrigan or Morrigana. OMG! I love her, you went into the hurricane and came out with major scores. I truly envy you your Kingdom and Kinsman doll collection. The two you snagged at this convention are so pricelessly exquiste.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure why you are telling me the name of Morrigan's namesake.
DeleteMorgana is amazing. It was nice that you showed the map of the tribes. I'm intrigued about the names of the tribes and the future dolls to come. They only get better and better. Thanks for sharing your pics with us.
ReplyDeleteI was fascinated by the map and the history of the tribes and Alex's use of their names.
DeleteI'm so absolutely thrilled you pulled the right sword from the stone, winning the opportunity to get this gorgeous Centerpiece Kingdom doll! Even though I wasn't lucky enough to add Morgana to my own collection, your stunning photos allow me to enjoy her vicariously! The wig, armor, and hands on this dolls are especially amazing! Congrats again Terri! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Juli. It took me a week to get over being shocked that I won.
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She is beyond gorgeous- you are so lucky!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I was very lucky, Sarah.
DeleteShe is truly lovely. Congrats!
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Thank you, Nina.
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