Seeking the North Star

Leonardo, the astrologer is seeking the North Star.

He uses a brass telescope in his right hand and a world map/ astronomy chart and working compass in his left hand.
The telescope is secured in place by intricate wiring from finger to arm support.
The papers in his left hand are printed on fabric not paper
His head and hands are sculpted from Premo polymer clay.
All fingers are wired .
His eyes are glass.
His beard and hair are lamb's wool
His coat is wool from Toronto, Canada
The frontal trim is from India
His hat includes a miniature Turkish woven rug folded in half with a bead
Inside he wears a red sweater to keep warm while star gazing.
The trims at his wrist are recycled rabbit fur
His boots are handmade with leather/ suede over a clay core.
On his leather belt, he carries an India-made leather bag, a mini globe, mini binoculars.
His cloth inner body is supported by thick rods imbedded from his shoulders into a painted wooden base.
The base is covered with felt to protect furniture.

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