The first of the Beastie and Bone North American Megafauna Project paper taxidermies, Crowned Saber surrounds the skull of extinct Smilodon fatalis – the saber-tooth cat – with a flower that now grows so plentifully in the Midwest that was once this apex predator’s hunting ground it is often even considered a weed. But nowadays the Midwestern goldenrod blooms are part of the habitat of endangered creatures like grey wolves, numerous butterflies, and the Copperbelly water snake. If conservation efforts to protect the wild and native species of the American Midwest are not supported, it’s only a matter of time before these and other species join S. fatalis as a distant, and alien-looking, wonder. 
 
Crowned Saber is constructed of over 350 individual pieces of 100% recycled cotton watercolor paper and handmade artist papers, and detailed with India ink, watercolors, and artist's markers. It is framed within a custom wood 23" x 32 1/4" shadowbox with archival matting and UV-blocking, anti-shatter Conservation Clear acrylic glazing. 
 
Comes with certificate of authenticity and wire on back for easy hanging.
 
Payment plans available upon request; please reach out via email to beastieandbone@gmail.com if you are interested in this option!
 
Beastie and Bone donates a portion of the sale of any original work to conservation efforts! Currently, donations go to the National Park Conservation Association.