chunkolini
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Here we have a sculpture based on Caecus Cornu Myriapoda Turnerii
The Blind Horned Centipede, as discovered by the explorer, collector and true Victorian eccentric Jack Turner, also my Great grandfather. This was discovered on one of his self finaced expeditions to Borneo.
The name translates to mean Blind Horned Centipede, they live deep in the caves of Katchup Dijong, and are known from about three specimens he collected. Growing up to about 18" long and having a sting able to incapacitate a horse they take some handling. The horns are thought to have some kind accoustic properties to enable hunting in the pitch dark.
For the sake of convenience I have used workshop trash to make the sculpture.
Front view
Viewed from above
Detail of the head.
I admit to having used a typewriter for the legs, a length of chain for the body and a pair of beautiful poundshop pliers for the head.
A bit more about Unkajak as my ancestor became known, a kind of pidgin translation of his name.
He spent years travelling around asia, living with indigenous populations whenever possible and adopting their lifestyles. He had the unfortunate habit of keeping his diaries in the local language which makes translating them a pain in the butt. But a fascinating process. He was last heard of in Ulan Battor living with a polygamous tribe who believed he was some kind of minor deity.
Note there are some tribes in Northern China, specifically around Urumchi who are tall and have red hair, pale skins and wear what appear to be tartan style garments.
Might they be his descendants?
Chunko'.
The Blind Horned Centipede, as discovered by the explorer, collector and true Victorian eccentric Jack Turner, also my Great grandfather. This was discovered on one of his self finaced expeditions to Borneo.
The name translates to mean Blind Horned Centipede, they live deep in the caves of Katchup Dijong, and are known from about three specimens he collected. Growing up to about 18" long and having a sting able to incapacitate a horse they take some handling. The horns are thought to have some kind accoustic properties to enable hunting in the pitch dark.
For the sake of convenience I have used workshop trash to make the sculpture.
Front view
Viewed from above
Detail of the head.
I admit to having used a typewriter for the legs, a length of chain for the body and a pair of beautiful poundshop pliers for the head.
A bit more about Unkajak as my ancestor became known, a kind of pidgin translation of his name.
He spent years travelling around asia, living with indigenous populations whenever possible and adopting their lifestyles. He had the unfortunate habit of keeping his diaries in the local language which makes translating them a pain in the butt. But a fascinating process. He was last heard of in Ulan Battor living with a polygamous tribe who believed he was some kind of minor deity.
Note there are some tribes in Northern China, specifically around Urumchi who are tall and have red hair, pale skins and wear what appear to be tartan style garments.
Might they be his descendants?
Chunko'.
