Step into the cabinet of a Victorian naturalist with this rare and somewhat unsettling Mummified Fairy, part of the exclusive Unnatural History Collection — a series of specimens that bring creatures of myth and legend into striking physical form.
Sculpted in 3D by Joshua Dunlop — acclaimed creature concept artist whose portfolio includes work for Disney, Netflix, and the Natural History Museum — this specimen presents the fragile remains of a forest fairy, preserved in a state of eternal stillness. Every delicate feature and tiny detail has been meticulously designed and painted to echo the fairies once whispered about in local folklore.
Housed within a protective box frame, the fairy sits upon a red velvet back, mounted with insect specimen pins, granting it the dignity of a true museum exhibit. Its wings, taken from real, ethically sourced, butterflies, complete the illusion of authenticity — their natural shimmer contrasting with the eerie skeletal frame.
Perfect for curio cabinets, gothic displays, or the desk of any student of the arcane, this replica stands as a haunting bridge between folklore and natural history.
Key Features:
Part of the Unnatural History Collection
Designed & sculpted by Joshua Dunlop (Disney, Netflix, Natural History Museum)
Highly detailed 3D printed and hand-painted replica of a mummified forest fairy
Real butterfly wings
Housed within a box frame on a red velvet base behind a clear sheet of perspex.
Hand-finished for authenticity and dramatic display impact
A compact yet striking centrepiece for collectors, fantasy enthusiasts, and lovers of the macabre
Please note:
This is a handmade decorative replica and not a real specimen. Each piece is individually printed and painted, with real butterfly wings, ensuring every artefact is truly one of a kind. Each will have minor differences to to picture shown. As the butterfly wings are collected naturally, they may have sustained a certain amount of wear and tear - That being said, we feel it adds an air of authenticity, and unique character to each.
This item is for decoration only and is NOT A TOY, intended for ages 14+
Reviews
We spotted OWM at fantasy forest. I contacted them shortly after to see if they could customise a gift for me. Whilst obviously the fairy wings were what they had in stock, they were able to change the script to a genuinely personal message. Great team and very communicative.