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ArtistA Jenny Haniver is the carcass of a ray or a skate that has been modified by hand then dried, resulting in a mummified specimen intended to resemble a fanciful fictional creature, such as a demon or dragon. This practice dates back to the 16th century when these specimens were often sold as curiosities to sailors and collectors.
A detailed sculpture of a beige-colored dragon, resembling a lizard-like creature with visible muscle definition and scales. Its mouth is agape, revealing sharp teeth, and it has small horns on its head. The dragon stands on all fours on a polished wooden oval base with small, dark brown, turned legs. On its back, a single outstretched wing with delicate, translucent, webbed membranes extends upward to the right. The sculpture is depicted against a plain, dark gray background with subtle gradients, and the lighting highlights the textures and contours of the dragon and its base.