Calyptratus Chameleon (Yemen) – on petrified Wood Sphere (Madagascar)
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Native to the arid mountains of Yemen, Chamaeleo calyptratus is easily recognised by its tall casque and vivid colours. This female, recoloured after taxidermy, regains its typical hues: a bold green highlighted with yellow and orange. It was born in captivity in the Czech Republic in August 2020.
The chameleon is displayed on a petrified wood sphere from Madagascar — an unexpected pairing between a reptile frozen in motion and ancient wood turned to stone over millions of years.
A piece at the intersection of the mineral and the living — exactly where we like to stand.
The chameleon is displayed on a petrified wood sphere from Madagascar — an unexpected pairing between a reptile frozen in motion and ancient wood turned to stone over millions of years.
A piece at the intersection of the mineral and the living — exactly where we like to stand.
