Swarovski Encrusted Animal Skulls By 2 Different Artists; Peter Pracilio & Suzan Fellman

Note: I want to clarify that these amazing pieces are two completely different artists, working separately, because there has been some confusion due to the original title of the post.

Designer and artist Peter Pracilio (the same guy who designed the world's coolest dog crate, the eiCrate, which I love but cannot bring myself to pay for) has created a series of Swarovski crystal studded animal skulls for one of Brooklyn's hippest Art and Design shops, “The Future Perfect”



Given the present state of the economy, The Future Perfect arranged an art show filled with limited edition work, and named it fittingly, “F@$k the Economy”

For the show, Peter released three one of a kind pieces inspired by Swarovski Crystal and the bigger picture of the hunt we are all on (his words, not mine).

Below are the three pieces for that particular show. All have since been sold.

Work 1 (SOLD):


above: New Zealand Fallow Deer (Dama dama) encrusted in Crystal Clear Swarovski crystal, dimensions: 24" Overall Height 20" Antler Width, Wall Mounted

Work 2 (SOLD):



above: New Zealand Ram (Ovis aries) encrusted in Jet Black Swarovski Crystal
dimensions: 20” Wide 12” Tall, Tabletop

Work 3 (SOLD):


above: South African Kirk's Dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii) encrusted in Light Siam Swarovski Crystal, dimensions: 10" Tall 3.25" Wide, Wall Mount

In addition to the above three for The Future Perfect show, he has created a new work for a new client, Secret Society. This addition to his series " Swarovski Crystal Safari" is covered in over 13,000 crystals. Encrusted in Black Diamond and Jet Black flatback stones, this one of a kind African Blesbok made its debut in Oslo Norway in the Secret Society during Oslo's Fashion Week.




And below is his most recent addition to the Crystal Safari:



above: South African Duiker [2009], Antelope skull and Dark Indigo Swarovski Crystals, dimensions: 11" L x 3.5" W

The South African Duiker is a medium-sized antelope from the subfamilt Cephalophinae native to Sub-Saharan Africa.

check out more of Peter's work at his site here.


Suzan Fellman:
Another artist who has used Swarovski Crystals to embellish animal skulls is Suzan Fellmen:



A former set designer , she chose to embellish the antlers in lieu of the skull with Swarovski crystals. Elegant removable custom iron mount included.




Because each piece is naturally one-of-a-kind, measurements are approximate: 24"-30" high and 16"-24" wide. Weight: 9-13 lbs. Available from her directly.

See Peter Pracilio's $11,000.00 gold-plated version of his modern dog crate here.

The $11,000 Gold Plated Dog Crate (and less expensive versions for the rest of us).

The world's coolest dog crate, the eiCrate, designed by Peter Pracilio for designGO! Brooklyn, New York has undergone a few name changes (it began as the Dog Cage), a few price changes and a few design changes. But the latest news is that you can pamper your pooch in an $11,000.00 22.5kt gilded version.

The ieCrate:


The beautifully designed modern crate is ordinarily available in black, white or silver finishes and is available with accessories like a fitted cover, a door stay and various interior pads or beds.

The Luxe 22.5kt gilded version:




Gilded 22.5k Gold eiCrate
Designed by Peter Pracilio for designGO! Brooklyn, New York

MATERIAL
Crate in powder-coated steel wire gilded in 22.5k gold-leaf. Crate mat/liner is 100% rubber

SIZE
Total height 24.5” Total width 36”, Depth 34”, Door Height 14.5”
* Breaks down into two halves for shipping/storing

PRICE
$11,000. 00USD (plus tax and shipping)

The traditional finishes, shown below, cost a more affordable $220.00 each.

The black version:


the white version:


The silver version:

To purchase any of the eiCrates, including the Gold one, go here.



Looking for unusual or modern dog crates?

Then be sure to check these out from Bow Wow House.

Great News About The Dog Cage! (now called the eiCrate)

I just found out from the designer of the fabulous dog cage (aka the eiCrate), Peter, that a few will be going into limited production after all!



Congrats Peter! And to all those small breed dogs who are going to get a very groovy crate! learn more about it here.

Product Pick Of The Week: The Dog Cage by Peter Pracilio

The Dog Cage for Design GO studio

I have a new puppy and although she's the cutest thing on earth, she's a handful! So, I've been crate training her and it's working. The only think I can't stand is the look of the hideous crate in my living room.

Well, apparently designer Peter F. Pracilio felt the same way when he designed this beautiful Dog Cage for Design GO studio. (update: the crate has since been renamed the eiCrate)




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I don't know where I can purchase it or if it's even in production, but I simply had to share the images with you.

UPDATE: Obviously I was only one of many dog owners looking for a cool crate. The dog cage which was renamed the eiCrate has gone into production and is available in either a silver, white or black finish:





They also sell a fitted cover for it:



and you can purchase the 'starter package' that comes with a pad for the interior as well:



The price , while still expensive, is far more reasonable now. Buy the eiCrate here.