“It was many and many a year ago, in a kingdom by the sea..." Edgar Allan Poe
20 March 2011
Boar Skull Still Life
Wild Boar Skull, Charleston, S.C.
My what lovely sharp teeth you have!
When my Upstairs and Downstairs tenants knocked on my door Thursday evening with a bottle of champagne to celebrate an "Upstairs" success, the conversation eventually turned to the best way to clean a carcass. Doesn't it always?
They were aware I had an alligator skull that had been cleaned by burying it for months in the backyard and presented to me for Mother's Day many years ago. What is the best way to clean bones? Beetles, boiling, crabs? In any case, by the end of the night Upstairs took me into his kitchen where he was putting the final drying touches to a wild boar's skull in his oven and gave it to me.
A few of you had asked for photos so here is the fierce looking addition to my home decor.
And a fine looking boar's skull it is, too. Talk about the ultimate conversation piece! I like...thanks for sharing. :)
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The perfect addition to any household! It goes wonderfully with the cactus :^)
ReplyDeleteI love the mirror, beautiful lamp and antique table! Cozy!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely the gift that keeps giving.
ReplyDeleteIt was great running into you. The sunset that night was gorgeous over the harbor.
Lowandslow - Thank you! I think it is pretty dramatic.
ReplyDeleteDoug - the "must have" accessory. Who knew? :)
Leif- thank you! It all has a light layer of yellow pollen dust this week.
Kristen - I am so glad you stopped me! I met a few other photographer/bloggers at the walk yesterday. Fun!
"Still life with boar head."
ReplyDeleteLOL. It would make the ideal item to throw at anyone breaking into your house!
Pixel - yes - I might at least scare the person!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS. On that table. With that lamp. Ab fab!!!!
ReplyDeleteWAAAY cool :)
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