The National Museum of Natural History in Mdina is currently hosting a sculpture constructed from animal bones.

Entitled What One Sees Is What One Is – A (Re) Presentation of Acherontia Atropos (Death’s-head Hawk Moth), the sculpture is the work of artist John Paul Azzopardi and is primarily made from rabbit bones.

This particular piece, which measures roughly 60cm from one wing tip to the other, was inspired by the named moth that migrates from Africa to Europe and occasionally settles for a while in Malta. The moth is also known for having a distinct skull marking on its back.

The exhibition aims to present a particular way of looking at and experiencing the magnificent qualities of nature.

Flora, fauna and landscapes have regularly provided human aesthetic sensibilities with various golden opportunities to appreciate the finer qualities of the sublime. This presentation highlights the notion that nature can also serve as an opportunity to experience the immense grandeur of existence and immerse oneself into a form of appreciative meditative presence.

The sculpture can be seen on the top floor of the museum until August 31. Standard museum entrance fees apply.