The Museum of the Institute of Critical Zoologists, ICZ collection

April 30th, 2008 pianist Posted in curios, natural history museum, oddity |

http://www.criticalzoologists.org

Dear people,

I am currently (and finally) working at the institute of critical zoologists.

Object Number : ICZMC/108
Collection : ICZ
Common Name : Chameleon
Scientific Name : Chamaeleo

Taxon : 1 Dry preparation of Chameleon

Object type : Charm

Country : Tunisia
Locality : Douz
Origin of the species: Djerba

Cultural significance : Good luck charm

Availability : Endangered
Utility as a species : ?
Nature of Specimen : Wild

Collector : Hayshida Ken
Year of Purchase : 2008
Dimensions : 8cm x 10cm

Point of purchase : 50 USD
Prepared by : The shopkeeper
Type of area at point of purchase :

Spice and Sundry Shop

Information of object :

Dried chameleon loosely packed in a

polystyrene bag bought in a shop of

spices and sundries.

Inscription on object : -

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Courtesy of the Museum of the Insitutute of Critical Zoologists. Currently I am working with the Institute of critical zoologists for their upcoming projects. Be sure to check back in 2 weeks.

2 Responses to “The Museum of the Institute of Critical Zoologists, ICZ collection”

  1. I really love your work.

    You might also be interested in work by Walter Schels, specifically his portraits of animals, which are incredible.

    I’ll be keeping an eye on your blog.

  2. :) thanks!

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