Wonderful Exotic Presence of Pangolins in Art

Ancient Pangolin chairs were made in Africa, by Senufi People from Mali and Burkina-Faso area

Here is a pangolin teapot, made by Lauren C. (left) - and a Pangolin-inspired backpack on the right:

Famous origami artist Eric Joisel made a paper sculpture of Pangolin in 1997

Hunted, sold, cooked, and eaten - in staggering quantities In China and many parts of Africa pangolin meat is considered a delicacy... plus their scales are sought-after for medicinal qualities. This reckless hunting is going on for centuries. For example, this early 19th century Rajastan armour coat is covered with the scales of pangolin, embellished with gold (originally it also came with a scale-covered helmet). This unique armour is on display in Leeds Royal Armouries, as it was presented to the King George III, back in 1820