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"I don't understand what you're... Oh."
And then Leonardo da Vinci punched Antonio in the mouth.
Not even Jesus saw that shit coming.
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I'm not sure what "that" you are referring to, but I have bought all of the pelts shown in this picture. The arctic fox pelt was one that had hung from the ceiling in mt old neighborhood's fur-store for years and years collecting dust. The coyote on the left is a red coyote that another person on DeviantArt was selling because they needed the money, so I was interested and wanted to help them out and purchased it. The coyote on the right was culled in a population culling in my old town (there are too many there, sadly, and with humans constantly building in their habitat the choices are let them die slowly from starvation or even fighting amongst each other and suffer battle wounds, or give them a quick death by bullet). If I didn't buy him he was going to be cut up into a hat the next day, so even though he was ridiculously overpriced I didn't want that to happen to him, and bought him. None of these animals came from nor supported the fur trade.
If you're inadvertently referring to how ridiculous they look in this photo, don't worry, they don't usually look that silly. They're supposed to look odd in this photo to raise a question in people's minds, haha, even if it's about something that I personally support (what's the fun if you can't make fun of yourself every now and then, right?).
Hope that answered your question; sorry it was such a long response!
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My Gallery is Full of Death. Don't Visit My Page Unless You're Into Taxidermy/Pelts/Bones. Thanks!
1. there not fur trade
2. they werent killed cruely
3. that you look after them
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"I don't understand what you're... Oh."
And then Leonardo da Vinci punched Antonio in the mouth.
Not even Jesus saw that shit coming.
[link]
(though not all aspects of the fur trade are bad. In the U.S. and Canada, the fur trade is actually the most regulated of any animal business with the most restrictions and check-ups by authorities. There's some high standards, and the ones that fall below those standards get shut down. Not to mention, business-wise, an animal treated badly or not sheltered or fed properly or even just over-stressed will not produce a quality pelt; so it'd be in the company's best interest to treat their animals well if they want to make any money...I've seen animal shelters that have far worse conditions for their animals than you'd see on the horror videos put out by PETA or the HSUS regarding fur farms...China, however, are horrible, and no sensible person in the pro-fur community would dare buy from there).
But I would not support anything killed cruelly (to my knowledge). Always support humane living and if they're going to kill an animal to make it quick and preferably as painless as possible.
And I do indeed look after them and treat my pelts with the up-most respect that they deserve. After all, I don't treat my dog's ashes with disrespect, why should I treat these beautiful animal remains any differently?
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My Gallery is Full of Death. Don't Visit My Page Unless You're Into Taxidermy/Pelts/Bones. Thanks!
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"I don't understand what you're... Oh."
And then Leonardo da Vinci punched Antonio in the mouth.
Not even Jesus saw that shit coming.
[link]
I love animals, to an extent that I want to see them up close, even if that does mean them being dead. I've never really been shy around dead animals. When I was young I would bury any dead animals I found, such as a baby bird that fell out of a tree, or a cat that was killed on the roads. Taxidermy and pelts though are different. They've captured the image of the animal, via its skin and fur/scales/feathers, and put them in a state where they won't decay. I can look at let's say these coyotes here, examine their legs, play with their tails, study their fur patterns and layers....and I'll never have to worry about ever hurting the animal, or, well, pissing it off, to be blunt. Taxidermied pieces are even better because one can study the creature (if the taxidermist did a good job) with proper anatomy, and study its form-they make wonderful artistic references. If you want to draw a pose of an animal, it'll be extremely difficult to do so with a live one, and even from a picture (you don't get a 360 view with a picture).
Plus, it's just nice to be able to see and touch animals that I may never see and touch in the wild in my life (FOR SURE touch, haha). I mean, I may get to view a dog up close, but I've never had anything more than a passing glance of grey foxes, or coyotes. They don't want to stay in our sites for long...and seeing them on video is NOTHING like seeing them in person. I adore wolves...I have been obsessed with them for nearly half my life now (past 8-9 years so far). I have read various book on them, watch any videos I can find that have them either featured or just in it, I have a horde of wolf objects...but I will probably never see a real wolf with my own eyes (unless one day I get to live one of my dreams and visit a wolf sanctuary). However, with my wolf pelt, Kalik, I get the chance to stare a wolf right in the eyes (something you should NEVER EVER do with ANY canine!), see his facial structure, study and feel his fur, actually get an appreciation for his size...
I'm assuming you can see what I mean with all of this. I apologize for my gallery not being censored...but really I don't find it necessary. Taxidermy is an artist's friend. Pelts can even teach us too. I'd like to thank you though for being polite to me
And sorry for the long reply
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My Gallery is Full of Death. Don't Visit My Page Unless You're Into Taxidermy/Pelts/Bones. Thanks!
maybe its just me but seeing an animal alive is much better than seeing it dead, especially for the animal
It's a love that's very difficult for some to understand, I've got to admit. It's always much better to see an animal alive (unless you hate them or something), but I also don't fear the dead, ya know? Death is a sad thing, but I still see that that was once a noble, living creature, who hopefully had a peaceful end and has moved on. But it is still that creature, it is still something I can interact with. That's what defines a difference. To some to interact with the dead is purely immoral, or just (for obvious reasons) impractical). That's why we bury our dead; we don't want to see them anymore (or smell them, for that matter, haha). Animals don't bury their dead, no, they leave them and other animals come and eat off of them. We're the only species who seems to have a problem with the dead. It seems that people who love animals, but can also enjoy pelts, are some of the few who have broken this barrier.
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My Gallery is Full of Death. Don't Visit My Page Unless You're Into Taxidermy/Pelts/Bones. Thanks!
although i will say that chucks of muscle is pretty disturbing- but i reckon its the face that makes pelts so much creepier.