Continuing the theme of dead-thing earrings, found this great site Bone Lady Jewellery showcaseing the work of one Peggy Smith, better known for obvious reasons as the Bone Lady. Unlike the nauseating furry feet of the squirrel earrings in the previous post, she takes a much more intelligent approach to the use of material, form and matter, to create some truly fascinating pieces from some truly unique sources. Here are my favourites:
Mouse jaw bone…
Too much cheese is bad for your health
Porcupine quill earrings…
I was always so prickly about fashion
Mouse bone chandelier earrings…
I'm caught in a trap
Cat’s tooth earrings…
No more miaows...
Crayfish claws…
Anyone got any nutcrackers?
(all images c/o the Bone Lady)
Interestingly, the Bone Lady can’t resist having a crack at some squirrel earrings too – is this a popular trend? Should we worry about the on-going survival of these rodents? In don’t think so; everyone knows squirrels are not to be messed with!
