Camel’s Final Wish Is To Have Bones Perfectly Carved Into Bicycle

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Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed’s ‘la chine est proche’, translated from french as ‘china is near’ is a full-scale gentlemen’s bicycle. Superbly carved from camel bone with lovely details from the ridges on the tires to the break cables. The bone bike sculpture is delicate yet durable, and plays with a historical and cultural influence from Chinese artisans who use the material to craft jewelry and charms. (Via)

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