Javelina totem headdress 4

This is one of four pictures of this project.

Materials: Javelina hide, leather, javelina teeth, ceramic button

Description: I couldn't believe my luck when I managed to get my hands on a vintage javelina shoulder mount; the last time I had anything similar was a European boar mount back in 2005. Not only was I able to rescue the hide, but also the javelina's own teeth, which were set into the mount! I've made this into a really neat headdress. I had to replace the nose since the original disintegrated, but there's a nice leather replacement. I also re-attached the upper tusks, and one of the incisors dangles from a ceramic button with a stylized boar on it on the right side of the neck. Leather straps will tie under the chin to hold this surprisingly lightweigh headdress in place. It will need some special care since it is an older hide; be particularly careful of the ears, which are delicate. I have not treated the hide, because some people dislike the greasiness of some leather treatment, but if you choose you can condition the skin side of the hide. It won't make it stronger, but it should help it last longer. This is a rare find, so if this calls to you, bring it home while you can! A good piece for ritual work and totemic dance at pagan festivals.