Aillen: The Burner of Tara

The Aillen

The Legend of the Aillen

Aillen The Burner of Tara is a Bone Smoke Demon Sculpture, inspired by the legendary Aillén Mac Midgna, the fire-breathing spirit of the Tuatha Dé Danann who burned the halls of Tara every Samhain.

The Irish mythical “smoking demon” or fire-breathing figure is often identified as Aillen (or Aillen the Burner) a bone smoke demon sculpture creature from the Tuatha Dé Danann who burned Tara every Samhain. Another entity is the Taibhse, a faceless spirit described as having fire or smoking embers emerging from its mouth and ears.

Technical Specifications: The Beithir

* Medium: Authentic Animal Chicken Bones hand-cleaned, metal wire, rings and cigarette
* Style: Mythological Rogue Taxidermy.
* Base: Wood frame painted black and cloth covered canvas.
* Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 5″, approximately 2 lbs.
* Included: Signed Certificate of Authenticity and the Aillen lore card.

A perfect piece for collectors who like their oddities with a little attitude and proof that even skeletons don’t care what anyone thinks.

A detailed technical view of the naturally whitened bone remnants used to construct the Aillen Smoke Demon, mounted on a dark canvas.
A close-up high-contrast shot of the Aillen piece, highlighting the precision-jointed skeletal structure representing the legendary fire-breathing entity.
A side-profile view of the Aillen bone sculpture, showcasing the fluid, rising arrangement of bones that mimic the motion of smoke and fire.
A full-length presentation of the Aillen bone art, representing the fire-breathing entity of Irish lore reimagined as a biological skeletal sentinel.
A detailed shot of the Aillen sculpture, showcasing its vapor-like skeletal form and naturally whitened bone textures in an Ethereal Macabre style.
A high-contrast atmospheric shot of the Aillen sculpture, emphasizing the haunting shadows and "Ethereal Macabre" aesthetic of the piece.
Purchase $2,000

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

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