Fabian Homer (d): Cowrie Shell, Badger

Homer The natural cowrie shell, with its smooth, lustrous surface and gentle curvature, lends the badger a fluid, almost liquid-like appearance. Its surface glows with soft tones of ivory, cream, and hints of pearl, catching the light with a delicate iridescence that shifts as it moves. Carved with care, the badger’s form is compact and low to the ground—true to its real-life posture. Its broad back arches gently, with subtle ridges etched along the spine to suggest fur or muscle. The shell’s natural curvature perfectly suits the animal’s stocky, grounded build. The legs are short but sturdy, and the face tapers to a determined point, embodying the badger’s reputation for tenacity and fierce resolve. Set into its face are small black eyes, which stand out starkly against the pale shell. These eyes are tiny yet piercing, giving the badger a focused, watchful expression—alert and self-possessed. Their deep blackness contrasts beautifully with the shell’s pearlescent whites and creams, ad