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American alligator head from the Botanical Archive Collection.

Inspired by antique botanical journals and the delicate illustrations that once documented the natural world, Botanical Archive No. 02 blends natural history with timeless craftsmanship.

Crafted from an ethically sourced juvenile alligator skull, this original artwork is adorned with hand-applied botanical line drawings that recall the pages of a well-worn field notebook. Metallic gold accents illuminate the eye, jaw, and individually finished teeth, creating a quiet contrast between scientific illustration and organic form.

Taxidermy head is fully intact.
Measures 6.5" in length and 3.5" wide.
Each piece is unique and you will receive one similar to this.
If you'd like to see the exact one you are buying just ask when purchasing and I'll send a picture!
**Background pieces not included**

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Pieces are treated, primed, decorated by decoupage/paint, and sealed.
A soothing but lengthy process that I enjoy to make these bones into art pieces for your home/shop/wherever.

(All parts are acquired through ethical and licensed sources - no animals are harmed for the purpose of my art.)

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I have always had a fascination with all parts of animals and nature. Even as a quiet little introverted child I would poke around in my backyard and the woods behind the house for feathers, bones, signs left by creatures of the forest.

On a visit to our local farmer’s market I found a crafter who was selling decoupage oyster and clam shells. She had taken this throw away item from nature and turned it into this little piece of art. I was inspired to remake some of the bones I had collected over the years into works of art and off I went! After using the pieces I have foraged I began sourcing bones from other folks who use ethical means to obtain them.