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Andrea Huelin Clown jewels

A person with pink hair in a high-necked purple outfit wearing a large colourful headpiece sits in an armchair

How many faces can you count in the crown worn by comedian Cal Wilson?

Andrea Huelin has captured the play of light on the folds, creases and smooth shapes of Cal’s clothing and her colourful hair and crown. Describe the different parts of the crown. What do you think it is made of?

On what special occasion could you wear a crown like this?