TAMAR

CONFRONTING JUDAH WITH PROOF OF HIS PATERNITY

15 INCHES HIGH      1996      BRONZE

The figure’s condition and attitude are meant to represent the shrewdness and courage displayed by the matriarchs of Israel, the female precursors of King David.  Tamar knew that she was meant to be a link in Jehovah’s promise to Abraham, but Judah was a little slow in figuring it out.  How she used him in order to fulfill her role was a bit devious, but effective.