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Rat Skull Chatelaine Shadow Box
This handmade black shadow box features a sepia-toned skull-and-ivy backdrop with a machine-sewn pentagram, blending vintage and contemporary design. A chatelaine takes centre stage in a symmetrical layout directly below a delicate rat skull and bones, flanked by identical filigree buttons. Hanging from the chatelaine is a curated charm collection: a filigree heart, a sterling silver marcasite pendant with three semi-precious gemstones, a preserved rat paw, and an ornate key. Rich in traditional folklore, the skulls, ivy, and bone components ground the frame in memento mori, balanced by the pentagram’s protective boundary. The chatelaine serves as an emblem of authority and sovereignty, while the hanging tools direct specific intent: the heart and gemstone pendant channel emotional fortitude and crystallised focus, the rat paw invokes survival and resourceful adaptability, and the key guards or unlocks threshold mysteries. Measuring 18.5 cm per side and 3.8 cm deep, this piece offers a distinctive focal point for altar work or devotional practice.
Specifications
Frame: Black shadow box frame, handmade by a professional framer, repurposed
Backdrop: Sepia-toned craft paper featuring a skulls and ivy vine design
Stitching: Machine-sewn thread pentagram. All objects securely hand sewn
Central Focal Pieces: Ornate metal chatelaine hanging directly below a genuine rat skull and matching bone elements
Hanging Charms: Left-to-right assemblage of a metal filigree heart, a sterling silver marcasite gemstone pendant, a real preserved rat paw, and an ornate
metal key
Hardware Accents: Identical filigree metal buttons flanking the skull, with curated components arranged for traditional folklore focus and threshold work
$125.00
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