This precious brooch adds a touch of macabre is the most beautiful way - handcrafted using genuine, full grain leather, it features a gorgeous, life-like alligator skull made of solid brass that is oxidized to give it a matte black finish. The skulls are sourced from an artist located in Istanbul, Turkey.
 
Two layers of thick, smooth grain leather make up the body of this brooch, with pebbled leather hand stitched for a multi-layered effect to frame the skull. The brooch attaches with a traditional safety pin style clasp - perfect for attaching to your wool Autumn or Winter coats, or decorating a bag or scarf.
 
The edges are sanded smooth and coated with glossy black edge kote for a crisp, clean look. 
 
This brooch is currently also available in silver plating and gold plating, as well as additional brooches featuring hummingbird skulls and sparrow skulls in a variety of colors as well as with a solid bronze snake; you can find them in the jewelry section of the shop!
 
Shipping Estimate: Pieces are ready to wear and will be shipped within 1-3 days via USPS first class mail. I ship anywhere in the US, and as with all Culte du Cuir products, shipping is free with no minimum purchase!