Mythological taxidermy

A Unicorn.

Taxidermist Enrique Gomez De Molina from Miami, FL. has created these haunting hybrid-animal creations and now faces charges, potential jail time and up to $250,000 because of it. According to the report, he did not have the proper permits required to import specific rare animal parts like the slow loris or the Java kingfisher. What do you think-are these mythical creatures sick or art? Or maybe it's sick art.

When we think of taxidermy, we might think of hunter’s cabins or creepy houses with a collection of dusty trophy heads hanging on the wall. But there is so much more! For the last century or so, creative taxidermists inspired by Greek Mythology and stories such as Alice in Wonderland, have decided to bring fantastical creatures and their like to life in 3-D, using a mix of skin and feather from various animals. Let’s have a look in our cabinet of curiosities for some of the most interesting…

*cackle*, or as one of my very clever FB followers said - *quackle* 😂 few of these available on the website again, link in bio! #Taxidermy #curio #curiosity #dptaxidermy #odd #oddity #weird #goth #occult #cabinetofcuriosities #fossil #crystal #mineral #crystalhealing #treasuresoftheearth

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wildflower oddities 🦋🕸✨ on Instagram: "• May Flowers • A dewdrop spider web, mounted on a pair of antique mummified antlers, with flowers saved from the composts of local florists. This piece will be available on my website for @darksomecraftmkt for $230 Of course, inspiration comes from @poltergeist.heist with permission 🖤 Tags: #entomology #entomologyart #entomologist #bugart #smallbusiness #taxidermybutterfly #taxidermy #wallart #etsyseller #butterflytaxidermy #insect #oddities…

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Hand made artisan taxidermy, oddities and curiosities. Art, and home decor for the strange and unusual.