Male Tarantula

Elizabeth Koval Maffeo created life size model of a Male Tarantula for Lindsay Wildlife Museum. The purpose of making this model was to replace a taxidemy specimen that was unfortunately eaten by other insects. Delivered model on February 13, 2005.

Male Tarantula's created by Liz. Liz with original sculpted tarantula and it's clone. Can you find the tarantula on this rock formation? Hint: far right. Here's a closer look. Hint: far right Male tarantula on rock formation Can you find the tarantula again? Hint: center A closer look from the same angle. This spider model replaced a taxidemy spider that was eaten by insects. Male Tarantula models: Original and clone. Front view. Male Tarantula models: Original and clone. Back view. Male Tarantula models: Original and clone. Side view. Male Tarantula models: Original and clone. Top view. Liz sculpting the Male Tarantula #1 Liz sculpting the Male Tarantula #2 Liz sculpting the Male Tarantula #3 Liz sculpting the Male Tarantula #4 Liz sculpting the Male Tarantula #5 Liz sculpting the Male Tarantula #6 Male Tarantula: Underside Male Tarantula: Top side Male Tarantula: Front view Male Tarantula: Lower front view Male Tarantula: Front right angle Male Tarantula: Right side Male Tarantula: Back right side Male Tarantula: Back side Male Tarantula: close up Male Tarantula: Back left side Male Tarantula: Left side Male Tarantula: Front left angle Male Tarantula: Above left angle Male Tarantula: Face Forward Male Tarantula: close up of pedipalp thumb. Male Tarantula: Close up of underside fangs and artist initials (EKM)