Arachnidae: nephila maculata

A member of the Golden Orb Weaver spider family, known for circular, round or orb shaped webs, this species has slender sweeping black legs.

Hardware on the front of this spider emits a silk thread that weaves back into a mechanically geared bobbin and needle from a sewing machine. Finished with spring loaded legs and brass joints.

Displayed in a 5.5″ glass dome with a black base, lined with an archival suede mat.

Signed, labeled and dated underneath.

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