Sentiment: “Always by my side” written on Enclosure Card 4.25” rectangle x 3.75” tall blue-gray resin box. Three-dimensional sculpture of two girls lying next to each other on lid of box. Lid is not attached A functional box to hold jewelry, notes, treasures... with a figural sculpture atop the lid that evokes memories of being present with a close friend or sister. Sentiment is carved on back of box lid. Packaged in fitted box ready for gift-giving Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City MO. This piece is cast from Susan’s original carving and painted by hand Ready to display on a shelf or table. To clean, dust with soft brush or cloth. TITLE: Forever Friends Keepsake Box SENTIMENT: “Always by my side” GIFT-GIVING SUGGESTIONS: Gift for sisters or best friends or parents of daughters of any age. Holds jewelry and small treasures. Simplicity of form and the absence of facial features signify Willow Tree. Hand-carved figures reveal their expression through body gestures only… a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body. Since 1999, American artist Susan Lordi has worked in partnership with DEMDACO to produce, market and distribute Willow Tree, her line of carved figurative sculpture. From her studio in Kansas City, Lordi hand carves the original of each figure. This piece is cast from Lordi’s original and painted by hand. Each piece is intended to be open to interpretation from the viewer. “Willow Tree isn’t so much about the tangible piece. It represents an emotion or it marks a memory.” –Susan Lordi