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A Horse's head in the Frost
In the dark winter streets and countryside of south Wales a spectral figure appears, the Mari Lwyd or Grey Mare. This strange and haunting custom has become the focus of artistic inspiration and a new exhibition of artworks can now be seen at Chepstow Museum by artists intrigued and moved by her magic and mystery. The stark white skull of a horse decorated with coloured ribbons, draped with a long white gown, with jaws made to snap, is led from house to house. She comes from the Otherworld, a re
Open daily except Wednesdays, 11am - 4pm (closed 24-27 Dec + Jan 1) Free
Most of the artworks are for sale. Exhibition continues until Spring 2020
Most of the artworks are for sale. Exhibition continues until Spring 2020
Chepstow Museum Monmouthshire NP16 5EZ
Fri 20 Dec 2019 to Mon 17 Feb 2020
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