🔴 In all his glory
There are two types of mature male orangutans – flanged and unflanged. A flanged male has the big flat cheek pads and a large throat sack under his chin. Unflanged males have neither of these and are typically are slightly smaller in the body. Both mature male orangutans are able to mate and successfully father children – however female orangutans seem to prefer flanged males. We still don’t really know when and why a male oragutan undergoes the transformation from unflanged to flanged, or even if every male undergoes this transformation.
This painting depicts the solitary nature of the flanged adult male orangutan, making his way to fine a mate against the backdrop of fast approaching extinction.
As part of the Endangered collection, 80% of the proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to Sumatran Orangutan Society, a conservation organization who help wild orangutans thrive in resilient forests.
11x14 inches, acrylic and charcoal on canvas, unframed
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Please email katiemaiquinn@gmail.com for any inquires including:
- framing (currently unframed)
- shipping options other than standard
- local pick up options (Denver, Colorado)
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Shipping:
- Items will be shipping flat in cardboard with protective materials
- Processing time is 1-2 weeks. I do usually ship faster than this, but If you would like your item sooner please get in touch and I will try to prioritize
- Standard shipping in the US is free
- International shipping is done at a flat rate of $40. If you're placing an order for shipment outside of the United States, you may be required to pay additional VAT or customs fees. Some countries may require that the parcel be picked up from a local customs office to remit these fees. I have no visibility into these international practices nor can I predict what the fees will be, I’m sorry!