#hunterdumped

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☠️ It's finally bath time for the original #igtdskulls 💀🌿 . . This male Black Tailed Deer skull was found as a #hunterdumped head in the forest. It was gathered & allowed to decompose naturally in a 'rotcage' under a huge Maple tree in my yard. . . Once nature did most of cleaning I removed them from the rotcage they were in and let them soak in rain water for a few days to remove/soften any remaining tissue or detritus. (We get lots of rain) . . Now it's my turn to scrub them clean : I use an old toothbrush, coconut or walnut fiber sponges & Dr. Bronners dish soap for this step. . . Once they're clean & dry I'll decide weather to whiten them or leave them natural. . . His antlers appear to have been shed naturally, (not sawed off) but most likely the hunter removed them after death. . . . . . . . . . . #igatherthedead #igtdskull #BoneCleaning #Bonecollecting #vultureculture #skullcollecting #deertalisman #deerbones #founddead #foundinthewoods https://www.instagram.com/p/CXSG5lHJThd/?utm_medium=tumblr

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⚠️☠️ The newest installment of the #igtdskulls adventure : the head of a #hunterdumped female Elk whom I would definitely much rather have seen alive 💀💔 . . This sweet lady has lots of wear & discoloration on her teeth so I'm hoping she lived a long, wild life & that her death was swift and skilled. . . She laid out on a logging road for a few days before I found her & scavengers nibbled her ears and the soft tissue of her face. . . For now she'll go into the #rotcage under the Maple tree to allow the weather & bugs to break down the skin & fur. . . This head will take several months to clean like this & will nourish the trees, soil, insects & beneficial bacteria during that time. . . . . . . . . #igtdskull #igatherthedead #founddead #hunterdumpedbones #trashtotreasure #recycledmaterials #skullcollecting #skullcleaning #skulls #personalcollection #vultureculture #Bonecollecting #death #animalbones https://www.instagram.com/p/CWwPILTBv3R/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Adventures in #Bonecollecting 💀🤢 . . I found two #hunterdumped elk heads this morning. I left the Bull (male) for the cougars & coyotes - the antlers & ivories had already been removed. . . I didn't plan on looking for bones so I didn't have my gear ⚰️ - so I improvised with towels & washable/reusable grocery bags! . . I brought the Cow Elk (female) home because, oddly enough, I do not have an intact elk skull. Her ears have been well chewed by predators & I almost could not lift her. Our Roosevelt Elk are super big! . . The gorgeous female Elk will go into the #rotcage to decompose naturally. I reckon she'll be done by spring. . . . . . . . . . . . #vultureculture #BoneCleaning #howtocleanbones #bone #animalbones #elkskull #trashtotreasure #recycledmaterials #scavenger #forager #death #deadthings #witchesbelike #forestwitch #badsmells #deathstench #decomposition https://www.instagram.com/p/CWWgX5VBLSy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🚫⚠️💀 Welcome to this week's installment of the #igtdskulls 💀💀 ⚠️🚫 where you will see #decomposition & #deerskulls - if that's not your thing Do Not swipe to see what's past the Ghost. For reals. Turn back now! 🎃🤮🦴 . . Months ago I gathered two #hunterdumped deer skulls from the forest & allowed nature to reclaim them at her own pace. #igtdskulls . . Yesterday they were finally clean enough for me to take over the process. . . I carefully removed both skulls from the rot cage and gathered all the accompanying bones. . . I moved both skulls to a Bath Bucket & allowed it to fill up with Rain water overnight. . . This week I'll be soaking them in rain water & scrubbing them to remove any remaining tissue and detritus. . . Look for these beautiful creatures in the shop update in November 🪲🍁 . . . . . . . #ghost #ghostcostume #halloweencostume #skullcollecting #skullcleaning #bonecleaning #bonecollecting #bonecage #naturaldecomposition #mementomori #itwasdeadwhenwemet #vultureculture #deerbones #halloweeneveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/CVLQI1LPbn3/?utm_medium=tumblr