SilverCrow Creations Vices - The Risqué & Taboo
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Frida Broken Column Ornament
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Frida Kahlo's classic image of herself is entitled Broken Column. In this stunning self-portrait, she has made reference to both her physical pain and psychic anguish. Her painting has almost mythic interpretations and has come to represent the plight of women, whether that is an appropriate interpretation or not.
A classic oval tin ornament has been used as a frame for a print of this image. It has been finished nicely by a traditional Mexican artisan. The ornament measures about 4 inches high by 3-1/16 wide, and has been punched for easy hanging.
Each of wonderful ornaments is hand made, découpaged and hand painted by traditional artisans, so please allow for slight variation.
Made in Mexico
22May2008
Out of Stock
Price: $7.50 each
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Naughty Little Peep Show Card: The Mermaid
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This seemingly sweet little card is based on a vintage design. The beautiful mermaid seems quite and demure in the deep of the see. But, there is a tiny little flap in the card - and with a few little movements of the the finger showing through the card, she sends a naughty message. The card is illustrated on the other side with back of the mermaid.
Although this might be a touch risqué, we're pretty sure you'll enjoy the fun of it! The instruction sheet shown in the illustration on the right is included with the card, which is about the size of a postcard. Each card arrives with an envelope.
Made in Shanghai
7May2008
Price: $4.00 Each
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Day of the Dead Pole Dancer
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Well, even Oprah tried it, so we guess pole dancing isn't as taboo as it once was. Our Day of the Dead Pole Dancer represents that sensual part of all of us.
All of our Day of the Dead figures are made by traditional artisans and are hand sculpted and painted by traditional Mexican artisans. Each of these Muertas measures about 3 inches high, but the pole may make it larger. As you can see in the illustration, the Muertas are different parts of the dance, and so far, we've not received any that was like another we have! So, please let SilverCrow choose one for you!
Three figures shown for illustration only.
Hecho en Mexico
28April2008
Price: $12.50 each
Spiteful & Delightful Stickers
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Well these are the sassiest sticker set around. Whether you are lovingly leaving a little hint to your sweetie or passively aggressively letting your children know how you REALLY feel, we've got your sticker right here. There are 18 stickers, each measuring about 1-1/4 by 2 inches and they are made in the style of artistamps (with perforated edges), but they are made are modern self-adhesive backs.
Each sticker features retro illustrations of women. Some of the sentiments include:
I finished your laundry. The ashes are in the fireplace. If you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen. I child-proofed my house but they still get in.
WARNING: There are some R-Rated sentiments included as well.
Imported
27March2008
Price: $4.99 per Sheet
Dr. Pierre's Hygeiaforms in Original Box
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This vintage 5-inch wide diamond-shaped box was sold around 1890. Inside is an extremely thin spongy material - that was was supposed to be used for feminine napkins. By today's standards, the napkins are small and super thin (be careful separating them). These original stock full boxes are in great shape and you'll find that even the bottom of the box is outlined in metallic gold. The top of the box is decorated with graphics stylish for its time and reads:
Dr. Pierre's HYGEIAFORMS Dr. Pierre Chemical Co. CHICAGO, U.S.A. TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.
Dr. Pierre's granddaughter found a supply of these that he used to sell. Interestingly enough, these came in plain cardboard cases which were unusual for the period (most items came in display boxes). We're sure that this is because such discreet items as feminine products, were kept under the counter where they could not be seen.
Made in USA
24mARCH2008
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
$6.00 per Box
Silvery Michelangelo's David Charm
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Primitive and elegant at once, Michelangelo's David has long represented the ethereal masculine form. Our little charm (just about 1/3 inch by about 1-1/8 inch) nicely represents the original. Created of lead-free modern pewter, you'll be pleased to add this to a special Italian project, be it jewelry, assemblage or collage..
16March2008
Price: $1.75 each
This is Not a Dirty book - Porn for Women
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Prepare to enter a fantasy world. A world where men fold clothes just so, create delicious dinners, and who just don't think that flatulence is funny. Give the fairer sex what they really want—beautiful full-color photos of hunky men cooking, listening, asking for directions and more.
Each of these terrific photos accompanied by steamy captions - the thoughts and words of the gentlemen in the photos:
I love a clean house!
As long as I have two legs to walk on, you'll never take out the trash.
Have a another piece of cake. I don't like you looking so thin.
Our personal favorite is the young man cleaning the kitty litter:
Who could object to cleaning up after the cutest thing on four legs?
Now this is porn that will leave women begging for more! The Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative asked women, young, old, rich, and poor, "What really, really gets you hot?" Armed with their findings, they worked day and night to create Porn for Women. Susan Anderson is a Los Angeles-based photographer who believes the future of porn shouldn't be in the hands of men alone.
This softbound book measures 6 inches square and is loaded with photos and quips in its 96 pages!
Printed in China
6March2008. /p>
List Price: $12.95 Our Price: $10.50 each
The Male and Female Figure in Motion by Eadweard Muybridge
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Now artists, illustrators, photographers and scientists can have Eadweard Muybridge's rare, unparalleled true action photographs in an inexpensive paperbound edition. Sixty classic photographic sequences of the mail and female figure in motion, selected from the monumental original collection of 781, have been painstakingly reproduced on fine coated stock for clarity. These photos are taken from the original Animal Locomotion published in 1887. Most figures are nude.
Taken at speeds ranging up to 1/6000th of a second, incredibly precise images show undraped subjects against ruled backgrounds in countless actions, most from three angles: front, rear and three-quarter view. You'll find men boxing, hammering, heaving a rock, walking, running, leaping, climbing steps, carrying weights and playing baseball, cricket and football. Dozens of stopped-action photographs show women walking, turning kneeling, jumping, bending, dancing and dressing. and several sequences illustrate children in various typical activities.
No more complete study of the human body in action has ever been done. Countless split-second motions involved in even the simplest movements - the curling of toes, the shift of gravity centers, the tightening and relaxing of muscles - a myriad of subtle details that make drawings, paintings and animations come to life - are captured in these historic photographs.
Eadweard Muybridge's 19th-century masterpiece remains one of the greatest achievements of art and photography. Now this edition, unprecedented in publishing brings a superb selection of classic action photographs within reach of everyone.
This wonderful softbound book measures 8-1/2 by 11 inches and has 121 pages, almost all with illustrations.
Printed in USA
26February2008
Price: $12.95 each
Risqué Day of the Dead Wedding Couple on Heart Base
Standing on a wooden heart base, our risqué wedding couple is ready for their honeymoon - it seems that the groom just cannot wait (notice his left hand position)!
What a perfect presentation these Novios (Newlyweds) make for bridal shower.
Each couple is different because the figures are hand-sculpted and hand painted, so their clothing may differ. Add one to your own special nicho or retablo. Create an entire wedding vignette by adding other Muertos. The couple measures from 3 to 4 inches high.
Two couples shown for illustration only
12March2007
Price: $15.00 per couple
Very Naughty Origami
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Who knew that an innocent piece of paper could become a piece of erotic artwork with a few well-executed folds?
Nick Robinson, one of the world's foremost authorities on the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, takes origami where no origami has gone before. Inspired by a bawdy British sense of humor and worldly experience, each project transforms an average piece of chaste, virgin paper into an objet d'art sure to dismay the innocent.
Anyone can master naughty origami from giant sperm to novelty breasts. Each of the 16 projects comes with evocative line-drawings, easy-to-follow instructions and color photographs of the end result. Each project is also accompanied by amusing tales of the inspirations behind it, like Randy Rabbits, which was inspired by the legendary insatiable sexual appetite of our long-eared, cotton-tailed friends.
This is a very special book for anyone in search of a new and unusual hobby, couples searching for stimulating games, jokesters looking for off-the-beaten-track party tricks, and of course, for the origami enthusiast who has every other origami book.
This hardbound guide measures 7-1/10 inch square and includes 96 pages.
made IN usa OR IMPORTED
7August2007
Retail Price: $16.95 Our Price: $14.50 each
The Kitty Kama Sutra
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Meow! This feline-centered Kama Sutra will get any cool cat purring very loudly—and its owner laughing. With elaborate illustrations of graceful creatures engaged in such fur-play as the Bombay Belle High-Quality Earlobe Lick, as well as diagrams of the paw’s erogenous zones, this sensuous guide plunges into the mysteries of cat love.
It smoothly covers such topics as “First Intimacies: The Warming Up of Kitty”—including the anointing of the body with rare oils and spices, plus lusty temptress meowing activity—and “The Fires of Ranchipur: The 12 Positions of Kitty Love.” Of course, since every cat loves a cuddle, there’s advice on what to do post-lovemaking.
Our favorite subject is, "Decoding the Rapturous Tail Switch," right at the end!
This soft-bound trade paperback measures 5 by 7-1/2 inches and has 96 pages.
printed in China
12February2007
Price: $9.95 each
Fine Art Stickers: Classic Nudes
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Fine-art masterpieces ranging form the High Renaissance movement of the early sixteen century through the American Scene paintings of the early twentieth century are featured in this fine art sticker collection focusing on the beauty of the female nude. Oftentimes these paintings caused controversy and shock when unveiled to the public. Manet's Olympia outraged visitors to the Paris gallery so much that police guards were needed; and Goya's The Naked Maja sent him before the Inquisition and resulted in his being banned from painting for the Spanish court.
These classic stickers explore the styles and techniques of sixteen different masters and their interpretations of one of art's most popular subjects. Works by Rivera, Zorn, Titian, Corot and Hopper are included among others.
11February2007
Price: $1.50 Each
Lust Wristband
Despair Wristbands
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Wristbands are quite popular - for style, as well as for causes. And now we have the Lust wristband for cynics and smart alecks. Identifying the human weakness of excessive desire sensual pleasures. One of the Christian Seven Deadly Sins as well as one of the Five Buddhist Hindrances, lust can be associated with any form of desire, not just sexual.
While these fit most adult wrists, you might also consider them as an wrap for a gift for the one you love.
Price: $2.25
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Candy-Kini
Perfect for that summer bachelorette party - a candy-kini. We couldn't help but laugh out loud when we saw this. The package says one size fits most - but we're skeptical - it might fit, but just how will it look? Well, that would be a personal thing!
Made by the makers of candy necklaces of the same crunchy candy as the candy necklaces, our candy-kini comes as a set, each piece boxed separately. Of course, this candy will dissolve when in the water too long and will disappear once the candy is eaten!
Made in China
Updated 7August2007
Not Returnable
Compare at $25.00 Set Our Price: $19.95 set
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Betty Page 5-Piece Magnet Set
Born in 1923, Betty (aka Bettie) Page was the first of sexy pin-up girls! She was Playboy's centerfold in January 1995. Betty is quite the enigma - naughty but nice! She is still popular today, though her modeling career ended several decades ago.
In her own words, she "was never the girl next door." - But now you can add her to your fridge door with this wonderful 5-piece magnet set.
Bettie Page is as sexy as she ever was in these Bunny Yeager photos that have been made into die cut magnets. The center picture is about 6-1/4 inches high.
SilverCrow Classic
Price $9.85 per set
Artists' Artistamps - Bonnard - Nudes
Pierre Bonnard, a French painter who gave up law to become an artist. He painted in France in the early 20th century as a part of the group of painters known as Les Nabis. We have become enamoured by his vibrant colors that still somehow remain sublet.
Presented in 5 by 6 inches sheets of 6 stamps each, with water-activated adhesive in the fashion of traditional postage. Each Artistamp is approximately 1-9/16 by 2 inches.
Please remember that these are faux postes and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!
Imprimée en France
Price: $3.25 per sheet of 6
Old-Fashioned Photo Flip Book - When the Pie Was Opened
Culled from original Edison photographs, this black-and-white photo flip-book is as appealing as ever! Of course, four and twenty blackbirds would always be popular here at SilverCrow! But our little flipbook has lots more in store for you - what a surprise - instead of blackbirds, out pops a young woman!
Price: $4.25 each
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Raku Willendorf goddess urn
If you like our other urns, you'll love this little lady. Made of raku ceramic created by low-fire glazing. The ocean-sky hue ranges from dark blues to the palest of turquoise all in one pendant! She is fully fashioned in 3 dimensions. Shown are two pendants (back and front).
Our goddess pendants are glazed on the inside to hold liquids. They are not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.
Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think these little vessels would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering.
This little bottle is reminiscent of the Venus of Willendorf. The original statue measured about 4-3/8 inches high. Discovered in 1908 by archaeologist Josef Szombath at a Paleolithic site near Willendorf, Austria, there have since been a number of similar statues and figures discovered. They pre-date the mythological figure of Venus, but Venus is so often associated with Love, that the name has stuck.
Two urns shown for illustration.
Made in Peru
Price $8.50 each
Edward Weston: Nude (Face Down on Sand), 1936
Edward Weston was a photographer before his time! His elegant photos, mostly in black and white are renowned for their simple complexity. His critics insist that he produced far too many photos and was just lucky to have a few good shots. Those good shots were surely superb. He was the inspiration for many of today's black and white photographers.
This is a classic Weston nude on a beautiful art print postcard, suitable for framing.
Price: $1.25
Annie Liebovitz: White Oak Project, 1990
American photographer Annie Liebovitz is certainly today's classic photo artist - with subjects ranging from movie stars to still life. Here she captures swimming nudes in clear water. This fine-print art card is easily framed, or use it as intended - to mail. Or, use it as part of a collage or other artwork.
The stunning images are captured in black and white, creating a dramatic effect of tone and texture in a simple striking photo on this art print postcard.
Price: $1.25 each
Booklet of 6 Mermaids in Art Cards
You'll just love these six brilliantly colored postcards! They celebrate the endless enchantment of mermaids. Each booklet contains 6 full-color postcards with vibrant reproductions of works by popular artists:
Edward Burne-Jones – The Depths of the Sea
Lord Frederic Leighton – The Fisherman and the Siren
Hon. John Collier – The Land Baby
Howard Pyle – The Mermaid (detail)
John William Waterhouse – A Mermaid
Herbert James Draper – Ulysses and the Sirens (detail)
Each card is 4-3/16 inches by 5-3/4 inches. They are packaged in a small booklet.
Price: $1.50
Breast Milagro or ex voto
Our larger breast milagro, or ex voto, is made of hand hammered copper and boasts an aged patina. It measures about 2-3/4 inches wide and 1-3/4 inches high.
It makes a significant addition to a shrine or ofrenda (personal altar) and is a particularly thoughtful gift for a friend with health concerns associated with the breast. Such milagros may also be offered along with prayers for a woman with difficulty in breast feeding.
Milagros (miracles) can add thoughtful symbolism to secular art projects as well as for shrines.
Price: $6.50 each
Squeaky Venus
Create an Artistic Couple with Squeaky David
The original is made of Parian china and can be found in the Louvre in Paris. Our Venus de Milo is not quite so permanent as the original - but she's certainly lots more fun!
This delightful toy is meant for adult humans (not animals and children) and is more for fun and foolishness - a great little extra for the artist's bath! Add her to a basket of homemade or specialty soaps and you'll be delighted with the receiver's response.
Price: 8.00
Mini Day of the Dead Figure - Mermaid
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A little shorter because she is sitting, our Day of the Dead Mermaid is as delightful as any sirens should be! This Posada-like Day of the Dead character skeleton is made of the traditional plaster or papier mâché.
Each of our Mermaids is glittery, but they come in a variety of colors and positions, so please let SilverCrow choose her fin color and her hair adornment color for you!
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, she is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico.
hecho en Mexico
Price: $8.50 each
Squeaky David
Create an Artistic Couple with Squeaky Venus
Michelangelo's David comes to us in a new format - certainly not one the grand master would have imagined! He is rubbery and boasts a true rubber ducky-like speaker in his base.
This delightful toy is meant for adult humans (not animals and children) and is more for fun and foolishness - a great little extra for the artist's bath! Add him to a basket of homemade or specialty soaps and you'll be delighted with the receiver's response.
Day of the Dead Entertainer
This alluring young Muertos woman is some sort of entertainer. Does she dance? sing? or, ...? She is dressed in a bone-tight evening gown ready to amuse and entertain.
Just like the rest of our Day of the Dead Figurines, each of these Muertos is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. She measures just around 3 inches high. Her dress color may vary. Please let us choose one for you.
Price: $6.25 each
Old-Time Naughty French Illustrations CD-ROM and Book
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During the 1920s and 1930s, French interest in l'amour frequently expressed itself in illustrations that playfully celebrated the ways of love and the beauties fo the female form. This amusing collection of ready-to-use line images is perfect for anyone looking for a bit of élan and a touch of French "naughtiness" for their special projects and announcements.
The set includes a CD-ROM containing 247 high-quality, permission-free images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in 6 formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, and internet-ready JPG and GIF). Also included is a large-format 64-page book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly on one side of the page only for easy reference and direct cut-and-paste use.
31May2006
Price: $14.95
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