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Mixed media. Dimensions: 90 × 25 × 20 cm. Composite figure known as a Fidji or Feejee mermaid, created by combining the torso of a small mammal with a fish tail, designed to resemble a mythological creature. This type of object was especially popular during the 18th and 19th centuries in cabinets of curiosities, traveling museums, and itinerant exhibitions, where it fueled a fascination with the exotic, natural history, and the boundary between science and fiction. Beyond its illusory nature, the piece is a significant testament to the visual culture and the taste for the marvelous and extraordinary characteristic of the 19th century. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.