Taxidermy stans: a zine from Central Asia

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