WAITING FOR SNOW SANTA  

This Santa-from-the-steppes is polymer clay built onto a purchased holiday ornament. His coat is gold Chinese satin brocade trimmed in gold braid and red fox from a recycled coat. His mittens are brown leather, as is his cap, which has gold trim, hanging bead tassle, and a hand-beaded band. Mohair beard, wig, and eyebrows; hand-painted eyes. Approx. 8" tall, without stand.