These are real dove legs that have been professionally preserved with modern taxidermy chemicals. They've been painted with metallic silver lacquer paint and will remain unchanged indefinitely if cared for properly. The ear wires are surgical quality stainless steel. The ball is a clear glass marble, making these medium weight earrings. Overall length 1 ½" (not including fittings and ear wire)
As with everything I sell, no animals were killed for the purpose of creating the items I offer. I only use animal materials that would otherwise be thrown away. I believe wasting any part of an animal is disrespectful to Mother Nature, so I recycle every single piece I possibly can. I have been creating shrines, fetishes, and totems from animal remains for over 20 years. To learn more about me, my art, and my credentials, please see my Etsy profile page
http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=6864260
or visit my MySpace page at "www.MySpace.com/Sarina_Brewer"
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>>> I can only ship once a week on Wednesday mornings. Before purchasing anything from my store read all of my shipping policies
http://www.etsy.com/shop_policy.php?user_id=6864260
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