{"title":"Bones \u0026 Skulls","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eExplore genuine bones, skulls, vertebrae, scutes, and other osteological specimens selected for curiosity cabinets, natural history collections, educational displays, art, and décor. From the beautifully strange to the scientifically fascinating, each piece offers a tangible glimpse into the natural world.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural specimens vary in size, shape, color, texture, and markings. When available, sourcing and preparation information is included with individual product listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Specimens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard does not hunt, trap, harvest, or personally collect the animal specimens sold in our shop. Our specimens are purchased from independent makers, suppliers, collectors, and other sources. When sourcing and preparation information is available to us, you'll find it in the individual product listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"real-louisiana-alligator-scutes-backbone-bones","title":"Real Louisiana Alligator Scutes \u0026 Backbone Bones | Ethically Sourced Curiosity","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Louisiana Alligator Scutes \u0026amp; Backbone Bones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBring a genuine piece of the Louisiana bayou into your curiosity collection. These real alligator scutes and backbone pieces come from wild-caught alligators from the swamps of southern Louisiana, including the Bayou Lafourche area. According to the supplier, the alligators enter Louisiana's leather and meat industry, with the skulls and bones retained rather than discarded.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier describes a fascinating multi-year preparation process in which the bones are placed in ant piles near the canals for several years, a process they refer to as becoming “fossilized.” After this natural aging and cleaning period, the specimens are further cleaned and sterilized by boiling with dish detergent to remove remaining tissue and debris, followed by additional treatment with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. A higher-concentration hydrogen peroxide hair developer is then applied and the specimens are left in the sun overnight to whiten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach finished piece retains the natural texture, shape, coloration, and character of genuine alligator bone, making every specimen unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for curiosity cabinets, oddities displays, educational collections, assemblage art, specimen displays, or anyone who appreciates the beautifully strange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Louisiana alligator bone\/scute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild-caught Louisiana alligator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eByproduct of the meat and leather industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaned and prepared by the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in multiple sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is naturally unique; shape, coloration, texture, and dimensions will vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because these are genuine natural specimens, no two pieces will be identical. The item you receive may vary from the representative photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuriosity Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Want to know more about Louisiana alligators, their scutes, and how these specimens enter the curiosity trade? A Mrs. Bones Curiosity Guide is coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLouisiana Alligator Management \u0026amp; Conservation\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouisiana alligators are managed through a regulated conservation and harvest program administered by the \u003cstrong\u003eLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Natural variations in size, shape, texture and coloration mean no two pieces will be exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nutria Teeth \u0026amp; Alligator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderfully strange dual-specimen piece incorporating naturally aged nutria teeth with alligator material. 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Natural differences, irregularities and imperfections are expected and are part of the character of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLouisiana Alligator Management \u0026amp; Conservation\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouisiana alligators are part of a carefully regulated conservation, farming, and harvest program administered by the \u003cstrong\u003eLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Alligators used in the commercial industry are subject to identification, tagging, harvest, and other regulatory requirements designed to document legal harvests and support responsible management of the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouisiana's alligator industry also supports the farmers, processors, craftspeople, and other small businesses whose livelihoods are connected to this longstanding Louisiana tradition. The state's regulated management programs have helped make it possible for a thriving alligator population and a legal commercial industry to coexist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more about how Louisiana manages wild and farm-raised alligators, including conservation, farming, harvests, tagging, and sustainability? 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