Vintage Brazilian Blue Morpho Butterfly & Moth Wing Art Plate – 9.5” For Sale

This stunning vintage decorative plate is a prime example of mid-century Brazilian folk art. It features an intricate mosaic design crafted entirely from real, iridescent butterfly and moth wings under glass, set into a circular metal frame.Size: 9.5 inches in diameter.Centerpiece: A brilliant iridescent Blue Morpho (likely Morpho menelaus or Morpho aega).
Accents: The radiant yellow borders are typically made from Orange-barred Sulphur (Phoebis philea) wings.
Background: The outer patterned sections feature natural brown and tan wings, often from Moths or Monarch species like the Southern Monarch.Vintage condition with light surface scratches on the metal frame. The structural integrity and vibrant blue color of the wing scales remain remarkably well-preserved.Includes a built-in hanging loop on the reverse for easy wall display.#bluemorpho #taxidermy #odditiesandcuriosities #butterfly #whimsy