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Fertility is part of a series of tree bark figures that are meant to represent some of the individual characteristics shared by trees and humans. Fertility references the Venus of Willendorf statuette, which has been identified by scholars as a fertility symbol. The circular design on the headdress is created with seeds from the pods of the Honey Locust tree, integrating the idea that fertility and the need for reproduction is common in both trees and humans.

All images Copyright 2011 Becky Grismer