For the five women of Exodus, I created a series of paper dolls representing each of their roles. The first two women represent Shiphrah and Puah, the Hebrew midwives who rebelled by saving the sons. They are seen here in pink and blue holding sculpted babies. Next is Moses’ mother, in green, who wove the basket to place him in the Nile. I cut a small hole in her heart. The fourth doll is Miriam, Moses’ sister who watched over him and saved his life. I tore waves into her dress. I am certain that she felt torn about what she had to do as Moses’ big sister. Finally stands the royal princess, in a pleated, regal fashion. Pharaoh’s daughter reached down and rescued Moses from the river. Her jewelry extends down to create arms shaped in a cradling position.