Taxidermy stans: a zine from Central Asia

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Taxidermy stans A zine from Central Asia


Hello, pals In Spring 2019 we took a trip around Central Asia, visiting many a small provincial museum en route. Almost every museum included a dazzlingly poor taxidermy display. This zine features our raggedy acquaintances from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. After their initial debut on Instagram, they have been gathered together here for your viewing pleasure / nightmare fueling (as if 2020 needed any help). Do share with anyone who will find this funny, because we all need a laugh at the moment. Enjoy and stay safe. x


Same species, different taxidermists


These are by far the most endearing expressions in this zine. It’s all downhill from here.



Why Grandma, what big teeth you have…





MOULDY RODENT PALATE CLEANSER



The gallery of lost eyes


The Tajik canid eye incident


Strike a pose with your prey: the playoffs


Strike a pose with your prey: The Undefeated Champion


Taxidermy animals 4 social distancing


Don’t do drugs, kids


If you have been passed this zine by a well-meaning / vindictive friend but don’t know me personally, you can share your fear and astonishment at the diamante fox with me on Twitter: @that1overthere


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