The Gypsy Girl

This detailed ostrich egg creation salutes Kizzy Lovell, the Gypsy Girl introduced to young readers by Rumer Godden in the early 1970's.  The book (The Diddakoi) is well on it's way to being a classic.

Artist Maureen Williams offers a very detailed gypsy wagon for collectors with this creation. 

The Gypsy Wagon was created using a very large ostrich egg with an Old English draft horse barrel figurine for the base. The barrel was removed to allow the placement of the egg.

The front of the egg was cut off to allow an inside compartment behind the driver and hinged cardboard doors were added.  The top of the wagon was elevated using findings to allow ventilation inside as well as to provide visual interest.  The egg was then painted to resemble curved wood planking.

Two hinged windows on either side allow a view of the interior of the wagon. 

Inside are two bunk bed cupboards made from balsa wood finished with material, covers and tiny cushions. A hand crocheted granny rug makes a cozy bed for the little black cat. A miniature milk carton and cake tins are on the table.

From the back the gypsy girl can be seen at the colorful  split double doorway, which is reached by balsa wood steps. Various miniature pots and pans (both graniteware and cast iron) hang around the sides of the wagon. 

The flower boxes were molded using plastic disposable razor covers and contain delightful miniature flowers.

Available for $875.00 US from Diamond Innovations, email the Artist,  Maureen Williams, for details on ordering.