Friday, January 7, 2011

Victorian Mystery Taxidermy Cat

Here is my new Victorian "mystery" cat. It is a bizarre antique taxidermy and I'm not sure what it is supposed to be. It is too small to be a leopard and it has a dark stripe down its back, which I don't see on any other wild african cats. I love the cartoon-like tail!

Whatever it was supposed to be, it has a fun weirdness about it that is perfect for my collection.
Pandora the kitty isn't sure about it either :-)

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5 comments:

  1. Donna O.January 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Happy New Year to you- and the Freak Show pics below? Genius! Love them.
    : )

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  2. gretchenJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    cool piece!
    i wonder if it was something that was a combination of parts? or the taxidermist was trying out some new ideas or something like that...
    if you ever think it needs a new home....let me know!

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  3. time worn interiorsJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Poor Pandora she looks freaked out! Does she ever attack you collection? Just curious!
    Have a great weekend!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  4. A Wild ThingJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Taxidermist gone wild I'd say, looks like the spots are painted on... but perfect for your collection, how odd you lucky girl, I'm green with envy!!!

    sharon

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  5. tinkApril 23, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Love him! He's an awesome piece!

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