Beaded Fat Blue Beetle from the Cabinet of Curiosity David-Trubridge The first was rampant overhunting

The first was rampant overhunting to procure huia skins for mounted specimens and their tail feathers for hat decorations

Approx 33cm long

This giclee print is a reproduction of a 19th Century lithograph map of New Zealand

and the scarf are my family and friends providing a soft landing when mistakes are made

Beaded Fat Blue Beetle from the Cabinet of Curiosity David-Trubridge The first was rampant overhuntingBeetles are a group of insects that form the order Coleoptera, Their front pair of wings is hardened into beautiful wing cases distinguishing them other insects. Frame Size 16cm x 20cm x 2. 5cm. This eye catching blue and green beetle has been hand embroidered on organic calico using golden threads and decorated with tiny brass and coloured glass beads. The frame is a hand made wooden box frame finished in matte black. Hundreds of tiny glass beads and