The Hobby Horse and the Concertina Player

The Hobby Horse and the Concertina Player. Painting inspired by the folk tradition from Kent, England of Hodening, the Hobby Horse. A variation of Mumming performed as part of the Christmas season pageantry. A small play or procession where a hobby horse, or someone dressed as a horse would be paraded from place to place to collect money for alms or entertainment.
Original painting acrylic on canvas board 8" x 10".
Does not contain the "My Good Babushka" watermark that was included here for security purposes.