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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Created by Hasharat, this striking sculptural display features an assemblage of exotic butterfly specimens mounted in flight upon a naturally contorted hazel branch adorned with preserved leaves. Carefully arranged to suggest movement and animation, the butterflies appear to alight and flutter among the twisting branches, creating a dynamic composition that blurs the line between natural history specimen and decorative sculpture. The composition incorporates an array of vividly colored species, including Orange Albatross (Appias nero), Caper White (Belenois java), Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe), Blue Moon (Hypolimnas bolina), Common Leopard (Phalanta phalantha), Red Lacewing (Cethosia biblis), Common Bluebottle (Graphium sarpedon), Jezebel butterflies (Delias spp.), delicate Blues (Lycaenidae), and brilliantly patterned day-flying moths, creating a rich tapestry of color, form, and natural diversity. The contrast between the delicate wing patterns and vibrant coloration of the butterflies and the organic texture of the weathered branch highlights the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Inspired by Victorian collecting traditions and cabinets of curiosities, Hasharat's work combines scientific presentation with artistic sensibility, transforming authentic specimens into a captivating three-dimensional tableau. A highly decorative object that brings together entomology, botany, and sculpture in a harmonious celebration of nature.