Pieces are limited editions and meant to offer appreciation of a lifestyle honoring that of the animal before, during and after their time. In my minds eye, there is no better way to commemorate the bounty this world offers than through beautiful customized art, repurposed to meet your unique style. Please contact me here to begin creating your unique gift.
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Alaskan coyote have been blamed for the decline in the Dall sheep population. Having primarily feasted on hares, when the hare numbers fell, coyotes turned their sites on the lamb (offspring) of the Dall.
The first piece of jewelry I ever created was a pair of simple, single-quill American porcupine earrings made for one of my very best friends and long time adventure buddy to commemorate one of our silly encounters on a cross country trip from Florida to Alaska back in 2016. I never knew it would spark the interest of so many others that appreciate finding unique and desirable ways to create art from Nature.
Bison were introduced to Alaska in 1928. Twenty-three buffalo were brought in from the National Bison Range in Montana to the Delta River area in Alaska’s interior and in just 20 years, the number grew to 400. Today, 4 herds totaling about 900 buffalo, range freely in the state. Hunting is used to manage the size of these herds and have become among the most popular drawing hunts in Alaska. Each year roughly 15,000 hunters apply for about 100 permits, and on average about 74 bison are harvested.
The Otolith of the infamous Alaskan yellow eye rockfish. After many years of catching, dining and enjoying the remarkable bright orange colors of these beautiful fish, I’ve come up with a collection of their ivory earbones whose shape reminds me of a feather. Smaller in size, customize these with your favorite accent like the copper from the ancient mining city of a Jerome, Arizona as pictured.
Over the years, my adventures have led me to many places and interesting sites. I’ve trekked across ancient glaciers, fished all over the world, met the most amazing people but, of all my excursions, I still get giddy like a young child waking up Christmas morning when I’m out on a hike, in the middle of nowhere, and come across a find of the most unusual kind. I absolutely LOVE coming across sheds I find from the antlers that have fallen from a large game animal signifying the end of their rut.
Occasionally, I get really lucky, and come across the whole carcass of an animal that died of natural causes. Whether they are antlered, horned or neither, tunnel vision leads me to create pieces of art just waiting to emerge.
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I spotted this beauty in Montana, already deceased and ready for a home appreciative of its value in life as well as in death. After much debate, I decided to sell him as there clearly just isn’t enough room in the van for one more keepsake. Shipped off to his new owner on the east coast, he will adorn an office wall of a local dentist whom fell in love with the piece almost as immediately as I did.
On a whim, this longhorn was found at the strong urging of my request for a few friends to join me in the scavenging of the Allapattah Flats in southern Florida. To assist in the clearing of naturally deceased cattle, a permit was purchased and several trophies found, cleaned and turned into beautiful creations for purchase. This piece has sold and currently resides above the mantle as a unique and eccentric focal piece for a beautiful family in Tampa, Florida.
Obtained from a local sheep farmer in Monroe, Utah, home of Mystic Hot Springs, the story behind this piece can be found in the blog section of this website. With an ombre finish and flakes of 23 karat gold leaf, “Curly” as he has been dubbed, has relocated from my workshop after a fan fell in love with the unique look and vibe of this fabulous new talking piece for her home.
The bison is renowned as the U.S. national mammal. Through my position as Ranch Manager for Go Roam Free, LLC, a ranch in western Montana focused on the regenerative and sustainability of the native grasslands and prosperity of the American buffalo, I am able to procure skulls of multiple sizes and various pricing to offer you either sanitized and cleaned, as pictured, or painted to your desired specifications.
One of the first set of Longhorns I’ve acquired off a ranch in Texas which, for years sat in my studio collecting more dust. For some time, it took multiple passes with a hand sander and different techniques like wet sanding, to get them to a finished look that I was happy with. Created with love for a longtime friend, I managed to conceptualize a piece that would sit along side a fireplace mantle or perhaps decorate a home or office in some unique way. Truly a one-of-a-kind statement piece.
Made from genuine hides, such as raw bison hide, cow hide and other fine leathers, handstitched, dyed and oiled for an authentic look and feel for both men and women. Pattern options for bifold, tri-fold, passport books or money clips are available with adornments such as customized, heat imprinted names (gold embossed available) or initials as well as an array of themed conchos showcasing your lifestyle and interests. To pre-order your own or for gift ideas for the holidays, contact me here as well as follow any updates along on my Instagram page, @thelifeofrhylee
Simple, rugged and hand stitched multi-card/cash wallet crafted with genuine “raw” cowhide. Heat-imprinted names available for customization as shown or with gold-leaf embossed flare.
One of a kind! Genuine leather, hand stitched with heat imprinted “pura vida” Perfect for on the go travels and safe keeping for your cash or maybe a night out with a slim fit in your wallet or pocket!
Men love the simple, yet classy and rugged look of a money clip equipped with magnetic cash arm and multi card holder. Go further to add a concho best suited to your likes, such as the Elk pictured here. Several concho options available
Beautifully handcrafted with a rustic “raw” hide crafted in a design geared more towards the appeal of the ladies and available for heat imprinted names for further customization making your gift personal and unique
If you want to add a little flare to your booklet, heat imprints available with gold leaf embossed options
Travel conveniently with all your IDs, cards and info in one place. Fully customizable with heat imprint options available for names and phone numbers in a stylish manner unique to yourself.
Simple, rustic and classy. Keep your passport protected in your travels and uniquely your own with heat imprinted name options available to help personalize your gift to yourself or others.
A classic and bold look for your AirPod Pros equipped with Bluetooth connection port, clip to connect to your bag or key chain and a snap closure for safe keeping
