This one-of-a-kind cloche features a preserved Northern Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia) arranged as a vertical reliquary. The specimen is positioned against a dark, structured backdrop that emphasizes its scale, form, and distinctive wing structure without exaggeration.
Dried botanicals and neutral florals were selected to soften the composition and provide contrast, allowing the hornet to remain the clear focal point while maintaining balance and restraint. The overall arrangement favors stillness and clarity, giving the piece an archival, museum-like presence rather than a decorative one.
Encased beneath a clear glass dome and finished on a solid wood base, this work is designed for slow viewing. Subtle details reveal themselves from different angles, making it well suited for a curated shelf, cabinet, or display space.
This piece was built entirely by hand and is completely one of a kind. No replicas will be made.
Dimensions:
Base Dimensions: 0.63" H x 4.53" W x 4.53" D
Dome Dimensions: 7.88" H x 3.69" W x 3.69" D
Base Inner Diameter: 3.63"
This one-of-a-kind cloche features a preserved Northern Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia) arranged as a vertical reliquary. The specimen is positioned against a dark, structured backdrop that emphasizes its scale, form, and distinctive wing structure without exaggeration.
Dried botanicals and neutral florals were selected to soften the composition and provide contrast, allowing the hornet to remain the clear focal point while maintaining balance and restraint. The overall arrangement favors stillness and clarity, giving the piece an archival, museum-like presence rather than a decorative one.
Encased beneath a clear glass dome and finished on a solid wood base, this work is designed for slow viewing. Subtle details reveal themselves from different angles, making it well suited for a curated shelf, cabinet, or display space.
This piece was built entirely by hand and is completely one of a kind. No replicas will be made.
Dimensions:
Base Dimensions: 0.63" H x 4.53" W x 4.53" D
Dome Dimensions: 7.88" H x 3.69" W x 3.69" D
Base Inner Diameter: 3.63"