Wild Turkey Feather Duster no. 01
Wild Turkey Feather Duster no. 01
Feather Duster crafted from wild turkey feathers, a torched apple branch for a handle, and hemp loop hanger. This is a functional art object.
Meant to make your chores more beautiful. Gently dust off the rock collection + spiderwebs from the ceiling corner.
Handle length: 8” long
Duster length: 8 1/4” long
Overall length: 16 1/4” long
The handle is waxed and will occasionally require reapplication of wax or oil once fully dry. If you need to clean the feathers, use warm water and a gentle soap to cleanse the feathers only. Do not submerge the duster. After rinsing completely to remove soap, gently remove excess water with a hand towel. Hang the duster upside down in a sunny, dry place and allow it to dry about 90%. Use a hair dryer on low heat to fluff the feathers back into shape and dry the rest of the way.
About the turkey: Sage personally handled all of this wild turkey. It lived a wild life that was taken—but not without gratitude and intention. Not a single bit went to waste.
Disclaimer: If ordering from outside of Oregon, please become familiar with your area’s customs policies for importing products with wild, natural, or foraged materials (feathers) before ordering. By purchasing this item you are acknowledging that Hand + Fire, Sage Cortez is not responsible for lost and/or denied parcels due to customs requirements. For further information see FAQs + Policy.
Made by Sage Cortez, feathers ethically harvested
All H+F wooden items are made from fallen or salvaged Oregon hardwood. This means every paintbrush is entirely individual, bearing its own unique figuring, knots, texture, and grain.
About the turkey:
My partner, Josh, and I personally handled all of this wild turkey. It lived a wild life that was taken
-But not without gratitude and intention. Not a single bit went to waste.
I plucked its feathers and salted them-kept them for a year, waiting until I had good use for them. The meat was frozen, roasted, and put in our soups.
The bones we turned into broth. Left overs were rendered and added to our dogs’ homemade meals (I know I'm nuts, but I literally cook them a pot of their own food).
Anything we couldn't use, we "offered" back to the bears and coyotes and other animals that come down to the river near our home.—Sage
