Mixed-Media Infant Footprint Turkey Art

This is a whimsical mixed-media artwork created on a rectangular sheet of white cardstock or heavy paper, oriented vertically. The central focal point is a color photograph of an infant’s face, intricately cut out and pasted onto a hand-drawn brown oval body representing a turkey. The body features small, dark 'v' shaped pen marks to simulate feathers, a red 'wattle,' and thin black stick-legs at the base. To create the turkey's plumage, five distinct watercolor or tempera paint footprints serve as the fan tail. The footprints are arranged in a tiered semi-circle: a central pink footprint at the top, flanked by two orange footprints, and two yellow footprints at the bottom level. These prints show clear dermatoglyphic patterns (toe and heel textures), suggesting they were made directly with the child's feet. The artwork appears to be a commemorative craft, likely dating from the 21st century given the digital quality of the photographic insert. The condition is excellent with no visible creasing, fading, or foxing. While it lacks a formal artist signature on the front, its value lies in its personalized, sentimental nature as a developmental milestone piece. The composition is vibrant, using warm autumnal tones that contrast sharply against the stark white background.