Féileacáin: The Soul’s Metamorphosis

Féileacáin: The Bone Butterfly - Full View

Féileacáin

In the Irish tongue, Féileacáin means “Butterflies”—the delicate symbols of transformation and the soul. This sculpture explores the haunting
contrast between the fragile beauty of iridescent wings and the stark, enduring reality of the skeletal form. It is a physical meditation on
the cycle of life and death, capturing a moment of frozen metamorphosis. This is not merely an insect specimen; it is a “Creature of the Air”
reimagined in bone, designed for those who find beauty in the delicate and the dark.

Technical Specifications

* Medium: Authentic Animal chicken bones hand-cleaned and naturally whitened, metal gold colored rings, wire and paper.
* Style: Rogue Taxidermy / Skeletal Art.
* Base: Black and red painted canvas and black & gold frame.
* Dimensions: 28 x 32 x 4″, approximately 12 lbs.
* Included: Comes with hardware and a signed Certificate of Authenticity

Signature Féileacáin skeletal butterfly design printed on high-quality apparel, showcasing the 'Art-to-Apparel' concept.
Profile view of the Féileacáin skeletal butterfly, capturing the transformation from raw bone to delicate winged spirit.
Close-up of real bone used in the Féileacáin series, highlighting the absence of resins or plastics in Hybrid Fever art.

In Irish mythology and folklore, butterflies Féileacáin are deeply connected to the soul, transformation, and the afterlife. They were believed to be souls of the deceased—particularly children—passing between this world and the Otherworld. White butterflies were especially revered, and killing them was traditionally considered bad luck.

Macro shot of the Féileacáin wing, showcasing the intricate skeletal 'veins' and natural bone texture.

This Feileacain is a one-of-a-kind original. For availability or custom skeletal commissions, please contact Gina.

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Hand-posed Féileacáin skeletal butterfly on a custom base, designed to evoke the weightless grace of a real butterfly.

This Dúlachán is a one-of-a-kind original. For availability or custom skeletal commissions, please contact Gina.

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