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
Beautiful naturally sourced butterfly wings juxtaposes the quite horrifying and unsettling mummified fairy body! Expertly crafted, super happy to be able to have an item like this in my home that definitely gets a lot of questions !
I have so many pieces from this store that my book case is started to look like a shrine to Old World Magic!