Ancient bison skull for sale in Yugra: exploring other strange items locals trade
A bison skull, toilet paper tube, and cat whiskers are among the unusual items listed for sale.
We have written multiple times about the advertisements posted by residents of Yugra — mostly concerning the sale of animals or the purchase and rental of housing. But Yugra residents often offer to sell rather strange things. And sometimes — simultaneously unusual and cute. This collection includes some of them.
Some items are puzzling — it«s completely unclear what they are intended for. However, the ad author explains: »Can be used for crafts, scrapbooking, decorating cards and albums.« This commemorative tag costs as much as a whole loaf of bread — 50 rubles ($1 at current rates).
Collecting bread tags might seem odd, but some people find value in them for crafts.
Or here are handmade crafts from various materials, including a piston. The unique «soldier» costs 45,000 rubles ($450).
Instead of throwing it away, the item found a new purpose in creative projects.
Some crafts are clearly sold by children. Here are several clay figures. It is indicated that they can be molded to order. Price from 120 rubles ($1), depending on complexity and number of items
This kind of creativity is respected and not something to criticize without reason.
Below — homemade Christmas tree ornaments. Price — 50 rubles ($1) each.
With just over a month until New Year, holiday items like ornaments are popular.
A roughly made but quite solid tank. They are asking 970 rubles ($10) for it.
«Made very close to the original T-34 tank. Can be repainted, touched up, glued, in general, anything. Sturdy, quality, large. Participated in two competitions, took first places,» writes the creator.
A tank model crafted from cardboard demonstrates inventive use of everyday materials.
In general, on Avito, a whole business thrives selling crafts for schools and kindergartens. Perhaps for those parents whose child is not very talented.
The artist requests 150 rubles ($1.50) for this particular piece of creative work.
A separate category of advertisements — the sale of drawings. Among those who do this, there are quite professional authors, and there are beginning artists. A painting with cats is sold for 50 rubles ($1).
A drawing by a six-year-old girl shows early artistic talent and innocent charm.
Or here is another author who offers to draw a picture for a child in kindergarten for 500 rubles ($5). She admits that she is a first-group disabled person and does not work, and finds solace in creativity.
The ad encourages buyers to act quickly and not hesitate on the purchase opportunity.
And also quite a few artists offer to draw your pet. The ad author, whose drawing is posted below, asks for 80 rubles ($1) for this. The ad states that the money will go towards a gift for mom.
Though simple, the drawing fulfills a child«s dream for just 80 rubles ($0.80).
Also, Yugra residents sell materials for all kinds of crafts. Not only cones and fabric scraps are used, but also tinder fungi, driftwood, stones, nut shells, wine bottle corks, and egg cartons. But there are even stranger things. For example, cardboard toilet paper tubes. They are sold for 2 rubles ($0.02) each.
The photo demonstrates how the product can be used in various craft projects effectively.
Well, and what you really need. Whiskers from a Maine Coon cat from Surgut: 15 pieces — 700 rubles ($7). Condition new!
Cat whiskers naturally fall out as part of the animal«s renewal and growth process.
Another seller shares a skull of an ancient bison (wonder where it«s from?). Price — 50,000 rubles ($500).
»On the skull are strong and impressive horns. With these, one could fend off both a pack of wolves and a lone but very strong saber-toothed tiger. The bison to whom this skull belonged was one of the ancestors of modern American bison,« was written in the ad.
The item has an intimidating appearance that might appeal to collectors of oddities.
In addition to the remains of ancient animals, there is an opportunity to purchase home decor made from them. Below, for example, a bone box.
«It is decorated with decorative holes and brass elements. Inside the box is a black coating, suitable for storing jewelry or other small items. Condition used, but good,» added the author.
This decorative box is listed for sale at 950 rubles ($9.50) online.
Earlier we wrote that in Surgut, a Shih Tzu puppy is being sold for 1.5 million rubles ($15,000). It is believed that the ancestors of modern dogs were favorites of the Chinese emperor.
We also reported that in Yugra, a kitten of a rare breed caracat is being sold. The boy is only two months old. Whoever wants to take the baby home will have to pay 350,000 rubles ($3,500).
