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Beardpullers (1999)

This original knotwork design painting is a modern interpretation of the beardpuller motif. Traditionally shown with only two figures, this design incorporates eight figures intertwined and pulling on each other's beard and legs. The ancient Picts played games of strength and endurance by squatting in a precariously balanced position and pulling on each others beards. The loser lost his balance or yelled in pain. Incorporated as part of the overall design are spirals, an art motif found in many examples of early Celtic artwork. The blue key work on the bodies of the figures refer back to the ancient Picts who used to dye their skin blue using Woad. The entire design is surrounded by a patterning of dots, a traditional Celtic motif.

Available prints and pricing

	Beardpullers (1999) - Limited edition print (EPK1BPL) Price: $45 Limited edition print (max 994 prints) of an original knotwork design painting. A 7 ½" x 7 ½" print printed on acid-free McCoy Royal Silk paper with archival inks. Individually signed and numbered by Elantu. Shipped with a 14" x 14" mat in a Crystal Clear artist bag. Print release date 2002.

	Beardpullers (1999) - Gold-leaf limited edition print (EPK1BPG) Price: $180 Gold-leaf limited edition print (max 92 prints) of an original knotwork design painting. A 7 ½" x 7 ½" print printed on acid-free McCoy Royal Silk paper with archival inks, with 23-K gold-leaf hand applied by Elantu. Individually signed and numbered by Elantu. Shipped with a 14" x 14" mat in a Crystal Clear artist bag. Print release date 2002.

For information about the original painting, please contact Elantu's artist agent Lisa Rhyne Jubas by E-mail at lisa@thedreammasters.org, by phone at 310.612.6555 or by mail at The Dream Masters, 2517 Tilden Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

Last updated: 2005-10-06