The delicacy and fragility of these plaster casts is a stark contrast to the strength and permanence of the original object. Made as direct casts of antlers and teeth, these objects capture the intricate nature of the building blocks of the creatures they came from. 

 

The magestic stag is ususally seen as a symbol of pride and strength, an undeniably masculine ideal. Seeing their iconic headpieces reformed in pure white from plaster brings them into a far more feminine light. They are no longer weapons to rut with, they are now fragile and passive. Handle with care.