In keeping with the headdress theme (this type is called a Phoenix Crown LOVE THAT!), I looked to China:
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| This is the scanned image, can't see metallic paint... | 
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She's for sale in my 
Etsy shop.  One thing that's interesting about selling original works of art (don't worry, I keep high-res scans of them all), is you feel a tad bit of separation anxiety.  I'm trying to get over it because ultimately I love the idea of making art and moving on to the next piece, without too much sentimentality.  At the same time, I really love this piece (love all my others too!) so I hope she goes to a good home!
I think I'll do an Aztec one next...
 
really beautiful. the detailing of the robe is wonderful, i like the colors too.
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