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Rat-Hat by Bruna Hauert

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Published: 02.11.2015

Head piece: Rat-Hat by Bruna Hauert.Plush, pingpong balls . 2011.Photo by: Bruna Hauert.From series: The ermines of the South SeasUnique pieceOn April 5, 1769, the Endeavour, under the command of Captain James Cook, anchored in Matavai Bay in Tahiti. Amid the general excitement, a small group of white ship rats quietly slipped ashore and quickly established themselves with remarkable success on the fertile island.
. Their numerous descendants soon adorned the proud heads of noble tribal leaders and later entered history as the Ermines of the South Seas.

On April 5, 1769, the Endeavour, under the command of Captain James Cook, anchored in Matavai Bay in Tahiti. Amid the general excitement, a small group of white ship rats quietly slipped ashore and quickly established themselves with remarkable success on the fertile island.
Their numerous descendants soon adorned the proud heads of noble tribal leaders and later entered history as the Ermines of the South Seas

Bruna Hauert

Head piece
Rat-Hat
2011
Plush, pingpong balls
Unique piece

From series:: The ermines of the South Seas

Photo by:: Bruna Hauert

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