We used to have a border collie named Murphy and mum used to marvel at her wonderful soft fur; remarking how she would make a wonderful foot stool when she passed away. However, given the scarcity of taxidermists in Kuala Lumpur, perhaps we can take a leaf from Mad Elephant jewelry.Mad Elephant designs include a chicken bone knuckle ring and a dove's foot bracelet. I'm not sure how I feel about crusty anatomical adornment, but frankly, the memento mori is a little too literal for me. So I think I'll pass. I am, however fascinated by the hedonistic approach to death, much in line with Roman fatalism - we're all dying anyway, so let's just have a bit of fun.
On that note, I think my sister's appendix will make a terrific armband.
Goodnight.
I couldn't find any stockists of Mad Elephant jewelry, but the artist can be contacted via her imeem page at the link above.
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