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Monkey Boo (Boston Terrier) in Panda Costume

Image of a Skull-like girl carved into a pumpkin with the words "Welcome to the Shop Window"

Boston Terrier in a festive skull dress and tiara

(*Monkey Boo not included)

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Basil

$40 CDN+Shipping

6 inches tall. Mixed media.

My Little Minions, known locally as the Minwee, make up the colourful majority of the population in a world once known as Ughols Ergdan. Most congregate in the Village of Minweethraells to the south but some have moved to The Walled City of Vigilo in the Midlands (with a few odd characters preferring to live away from large populations).

The village attracts Minwee who prefer a simpler kind of life with a slower pace and a foot firmly in tradition. Vigilo, meanwhile, is a beacon for entrepreneurs and skilled trades workers who seek a bustling local business. Minwee from both areas make the trek to Hagglers Green in Half Moon Hollow to buy or sell their wares and services at the market.

Pumpkin Folk 7

$55 CDN+Shipping

6 inches tall. Mixed media.

No one knows for sure how they came to life. One story claims some of Farmer MacReady’s pumpkins grew wild in the abandoned field and took their first breath after being kissed by whatever spirits haunt the untended acres. Another says MacReady made a deal with members of the Eye of Crow Coven who turned his scarecrows into farmhands to help with fieldwork. Regardless of their true origins, they are now sentient beings who lease a field from MacReady and continue to do paid work on the farm (having no stronger-than-average affection for, or affinity with, squash or any of the produce grown there).

Bone Chipper 1

$70 CDN+Shipping

7 3/4 inches tall. Mixed Media.

"Dark Dwellers" is a collective term for many species and spectres. The antithesis of Forest Dwellers whose visits are considered a blessing, the Dark Dwellers are figures of numerous forms we can’t immediately see in the corner of our bedrooms, or in the shadowy garage, or at the far edge of the backyard just shy of the light. Waiting.

Pumpkin Folk 1

Vintage Style Cat

$45 CDN+Shipping

5 inches tall. Mixed media.

Sculpted clay figure with a plump pumpkin body and handsewn ribbon collar. Perfect for October, and for those of us who want to celebrate Halloween year round in a classic way that doesn't make visitors nervous.

Pumpkin Folk 2

Vintage Style Owl

$45 CDN+Shipping

5 inches tall. Mixed media.

Sculpted clay figure with a plump pumpkin body and handmade paper collars. Perfect for October, and for those of us who want to celebrate Halloween year round in a classic way that doesn't make visitors nervous.

Pumpkin Folk 4

Vintage Style Pumpkin

Grozzle

$40 CDN+Shipping

5 1/2 inches tall. Mixed media.

My Little Minions, known locally as the Minwee, make up the colourful majority of the population in a world once known as Ughols Ergdan. Most congregate in the Village of Minweethraells to the south but some have moved to The Walled City of Vigilo in the Midlands (with a few odd characters preferring to live away from large populations).

The village attracts Minwee who prefer a simpler kind of life with a slower pace and a foot firmly in tradition. Vigilo, meanwhile, is a beacon for entrepreneurs and skilled trades workers who seek a bustling local business. Minwee from both areas make the trek to Hagglers Green in Half Moon Hollow to buy or sell their wares and services at the market.

Forest Dweller

$70 CDN+Shipping

10 1/2 inches tall. Mixed media.

There but not there, the Scholars say Forest Dwellers are the evolved forms of a group referred to in ancient texts as “The Keepers of Light”. After The Great Vanishing, their appearance is more shimmer than substance, their outlines only visible when draped in cloth.

It is said they still patrol the hills of Once Was, masquerading as creatures of the forest, carrying lanterns as vigil to their lost leader Eznarak. They have been known to appear in the woods of the Midlands and Half Moon Hollow in moments of time associated with change and transformation (solstice, the last and first day of a year, dusk and dawn).

Plague Doctor (White Mask)

$70 CDN+Shipping

10 inches tall. Mixed media.

Historically, Plague Doctors were said to be physicians in heavy cloaks during the time of plague. They thought the leather bird-like masks would protect them, the beaks filled with dried flowers, herbs and spice. It may have helped against the stench of their dying patients, but did little to protect them from the infection they wrongly assumed was airborne. The red glass in the eye sockets was thought to ward off evil.

While the Plague Doctors found here look similar, and also mingle with the sick and diseased, there is no benevolence in their attention to the ill. No pity for the suffering before them. They are creatures who chose this form because it was the simplest to replicate without completely shifting their natural appearance in their attempt to blend in. Should two of these creatures cross each other’s path, there is no greeting or acknowledgement. They silently pass by, or hover over the sickly individual on opposite sides of the deathbed, silently feasting (perhaps on the misery, or the moment when life ends).

Bison Montauk

$90 CDN+Shipping

11 inches tall. Mixed media.

The Montauks - decaying animal-like creatures who've shed most of their handsome outer layers (be it fur, feathers or scales), along with large swaths of skin - are thought to be a species from the time of Ughols Ergdan (the collective name before the land was known by its four regions: Half Moon Hollow, The Midlands, The Once Was, The Never Been), transformed into abominations during the Great Vanishing centuries ago.

Crossing back and forth between the misty lands of Once Was and Never Been, they are split into three main nomadic tribes -Bison, Bird, and Walrus - rarely interacting unless at war over ever changing territory claims. Regardless of their subspecies, Montauks have a tendency toward pompousness and grandeur (their tribal communities can feel more like a monarchy than a traditional animal kingdom). Though their outfits are often regal to signify their status in some way, they are also inevitably tattered and soiled, especially the robes worn closest to their slowly decaying patches of skin and exposed bone.

Voodoo Autumnal Artifact

$45 CDN+Shipping

11 inches tall. Mixed Media.

I don't condone dark magic or wishing folks ill. However, if you're GOING to shrink heads and invoke the forces of ancient spirits to do your vengeful bidding, this artifact is the perfect vehicle for cathartic incantations. Comes with a removeable wooden base.

Scamp

Frongo

Check back for new items being added!

Health constraints make for slow progress, hampering my ability to photograph critters. Please bear with me.

To be perfectly honest, my progressive chronic illness has prevented me from sculpting (or much else) for several months. I do have some winter/Christmas creatures & creations available (as all shows were cancelled due to the pandemic), and will be posting those closer to November.

Shipping Details:

With self-isolation, I will be shipping items once a week via Canada Post. They are no longer guaranteeing delivery times, but all packages will have insurance and tracking. Expect Shipping to cost between $13 to $23 depending on location. You will receive a tracking number once items have been shipped.

Always make sure your shipping address is correct and matches the address on your PayPal account. If you have special shipping requests, please contact me PRIOR to purchasing an item.

Please note that buyers outside of Canada are responsible for any and all duties and customs charges that may be incurred.

Generally, I don't make my figures with materials that will raise concerns with border agents. Ultimately, my American neighbours, it's your responsibility to be aware of rules regarding what can or can't cross into the USA before you purchase an item from my store.

Cancellation & Return Policy:

I accept cancellations within 24 hours of purchase before the item has been shipped.

I do not accept returns or exchanges (currently have to limit my exposure to the outside world and have to go into town for mail). All sales final. Please look closely at the pictures and read the descriptions of each item carefully before you buy.

I do my best to protect items when mailing them out. Should an item arrive damaged, please send me an email with a quick snapshot of the piece within 24 hours. I cannot promise to replace an item (since they are one of a kind), but will certainly address the issue and work with you to rectify the situation. If a buyer insists on returning an item due to damage in transit, all shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. If it is sent through a private courier across the border instead of USPS, I will not accept the package at all as they a) do not deliver to PO Boxes and b) charge inflated brokerage fees on top of everything else.

Privacy & Miscellaneous:

Beyond writing your address on a package, www.myghoulfriday.com does not collect your information to sell or share, nor will I subscribe you to any email newsletters (you can do that via my homepage if you wish).

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