Gold vermeil Fangalabolo Bat Necklace Sculpture and masks

Gold vermeil Fangalabolo Bat Necklace Sculpture and masksThe giant bat of Madacascar, Fangalabolo! I stumbled upon this cryptid when I was researching candidates for The Horrorscope. This hair pulling beast was thought to be an unknown species of fruit bat which was said to be larger than the Madacascan Flying Fox, which could have a wingspan of up to 5ft. Yeah, when scale goes out the window, it just looks like any other bat but I couldn't let a name like 'Fangalabolo" pass me by. First mentioned in print

5mmTotal weight: 5

but she does have a kerchief

these beads have polished facets that catch the light beautifully

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natural result of malachite and chrysocolla forming in each other's midst

and a sterling silver cardinal

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Charm: 28mm x 10mm

12 cardinal signs based on folk lore and legend

Finished with sterling silver findings

5 cm × 12

My primary goals were for it to be both fully articulated and at a reasonable size that did not render it awkward or clunky