This tiger statuette was created as part of my ongoing endangered species series. Wrapped in money and gold just as the poachers see these animals, Tigers are hunted for their fur, bones, and penis - all of which are exchanged for insane amounts of money. Yeah, you read that one right, in some countries tiger penis soup is thought to increase male virility (a notion not supported by science) and is sold for $400 per bowl. These beautiful wild cats have become endangered as poachers continue to cash in their lives for profit. The rarer these animals become, the more expensive and more sought after their body parts become. You can learn more about this topic and this art series by checking out my Endangered Species portfolio.

This is an original, one-of-a-kind hand-painted statuette by Ashley Baldwin!

• Subject Matter: endangered animal

• Medium: metallic gold acrylic paint, ink, paper, glue, plastic animal statuette

• Size: 2.5 in tall x 7.5 in nose to tail, or about 6.4 cm tall x 19.1 cm nose to tail

• Painted in my Orlando, Florida studio

• Initialed on the bottom of the front-right foot

• Protected with a high-quality varnish.

• Packaged securely for safe shipping.

• Free worldwide shipping on all orders!

This animal statuette is sure to be a major conversation starter and spice up any living, working, or exhibition space. It also makes a great gift for any cat lovers or environment/animal advocates.