The Eyes of the Aye-Aye
Located on the island of Madagascar, the misunderstood aye-aye is struggling to over come generations of stigma as bad omens of death based solely on their unusual appearance. Contrary to these misconceptions aye-ayes are quite gentle and solitary, keeping to themselves up in the trees.
Often referred to as Madagascar's woodpecker this unique lemur has adapted to fill the roll of consuming wood boring bugs and grubs. Widely known for it’s long skeletal fingers, the aye-aye’s uniquely long middle finger is perfectly adapted for finding well hidden grubs tunneling inside tree branches. Using a method similar to echolocation, it taps on wood rapidly while cupping its large ears listening for the echos of insect tunnels .
Materials: Acrylic on Wood Panel, 1.5 inch cradle depth
* ready to hang with wire on back
Image Size: 9x12 inches
Shipping: Original paintings will ship 2 weeks after purchase, add an additional week for framing if selected
Located on the island of Madagascar, the misunderstood aye-aye is struggling to over come generations of stigma as bad omens of death based solely on their unusual appearance. Contrary to these misconceptions aye-ayes are quite gentle and solitary, keeping to themselves up in the trees.
Often referred to as Madagascar's woodpecker this unique lemur has adapted to fill the roll of consuming wood boring bugs and grubs. Widely known for it’s long skeletal fingers, the aye-aye’s uniquely long middle finger is perfectly adapted for finding well hidden grubs tunneling inside tree branches. Using a method similar to echolocation, it taps on wood rapidly while cupping its large ears listening for the echos of insect tunnels .
Materials: Acrylic on Wood Panel, 1.5 inch cradle depth
* ready to hang with wire on back
Image Size: 9x12 inches
Shipping: Original paintings will ship 2 weeks after purchase, add an additional week for framing if selected
Located on the island of Madagascar, the misunderstood aye-aye is struggling to over come generations of stigma as bad omens of death based solely on their unusual appearance. Contrary to these misconceptions aye-ayes are quite gentle and solitary, keeping to themselves up in the trees.
Often referred to as Madagascar's woodpecker this unique lemur has adapted to fill the roll of consuming wood boring bugs and grubs. Widely known for it’s long skeletal fingers, the aye-aye’s uniquely long middle finger is perfectly adapted for finding well hidden grubs tunneling inside tree branches. Using a method similar to echolocation, it taps on wood rapidly while cupping its large ears listening for the echos of insect tunnels .
Materials: Acrylic on Wood Panel, 1.5 inch cradle depth
* ready to hang with wire on back
Image Size: 9x12 inches
Shipping: Original paintings will ship 2 weeks after purchase, add an additional week for framing if selected
