Some objects belong to nobody but themselves. They land at Tiger Dust the way odd things do — through a friend, through an estate, through a "you'll know what to do with this" kind of conversation.
The Skink Angel is one of one. A real skull, gold wings, a body wrapped in metallic ribbon and seed beads. She lives in the back room and watches new arrivals being unpacked. Most things in the shop are weird; she's the benchmark. $150.
A decorative wall plate. Sacred Heart in the center. We've added speech bubbles. Lifetime Warranty. Locally Made (Channai). Artisanal! 100% Steel. It's perfect. We can't part with it. It's also for sale.
Lourdes Water — pure, undiluted, from the sacred grotto in Lourdes, France. Wash with it, spit it, dab it on, or just keep it near you. Good for body, mind, and spirit. We are not making any medical claims. We are also not, technically, not making any medical claims.
Found together at the same estate. Came with the card. Came with the card.
Whatever this is. He hasn't told us his name yet.