Kākāriki Study Skin

$500.00

From the Field Notes series, this shadow box highlights an incredible blue/grey morph kākāriki (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae), a rare aviary morph of a red-fronted parakeet. This scientific display presents a carefully preserved specimen mounted in a shallow shadow box designed for a wall display. Combining precise natural history preservation with avian artistry, this mount is perfect for collectors.

Every arrangement and display from the Field Notes series was sourced, preserved, and arranged with thought and care to capture the essence of exploration and curiosity about the modern world. If you want to add a bit of natural history to your home, a piece from this series is perfect for you. This piece will function as a wall hanging display.

This piece was created by Paloma Strong of Strong Taxidermy.

Product photography by Laura Selig.

From the Field Notes series, this shadow box highlights an incredible blue/grey morph kākāriki (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae), a rare aviary morph of a red-fronted parakeet. This scientific display presents a carefully preserved specimen mounted in a shallow shadow box designed for a wall display. Combining precise natural history preservation with avian artistry, this mount is perfect for collectors.

Every arrangement and display from the Field Notes series was sourced, preserved, and arranged with thought and care to capture the essence of exploration and curiosity about the modern world. If you want to add a bit of natural history to your home, a piece from this series is perfect for you. This piece will function as a wall hanging display.

This piece was created by Paloma Strong of Strong Taxidermy.

Product photography by Laura Selig.

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Any available retail piece may be available for rental. Please contact us if you have any questions.

After your purchase, you will be emailed a PDF with a detailed care guide to ensure your piece lasts longer than a lifetime. Every piece includes a “specimen tag” with data regarding your unique piece, perfect to add to your growing natural history collection.

Dimensions:

  • Shadow box dimensions: 11” H x 9” W x 2.0” D

  • Weight of piece: 2.2 lb

  • Estimated package dimensions: 12” H x 9.5” W x 3” D

  • Estimated package weight: 3 lb

Materials used:

  • Wooden shadow box with glass pane

  • Kākāriki specimen (Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae)

  • Mod Podge

  • Acrylic water-based paint

  • Polyurethane foam

  • Industrial hot glue

  • Wood wool

  • Cotton coil & cotton thread

  • Glass eyes

  • Critter clay

  • Galvanized steel wire