Genuine
Bufo Marinus
Toad Skin
Flat
Crossbody Shoulder Bag
 
Toad leather first caught the public's eye when Prince Charles was presented a cane toad leather bound book by the Premier of Queensland.
The cane toad was introduced to Australia in 1935 from Hawaii to help combat the sugar cane beetle.
It has since over-populated and is now considered a major pest.
The production of exotic leather goods helps to keep the bufo in check.
The cane toad was introduced to Florida as well, for grub control in the sugar cane fields, and became established in Southwest Florida due to an accidental release of 100 specimens from the stock of a pet shop owner at the Miami International Airport in 1955.
 
All leather accessories are professionally tanned and dyed using a unique glazing process
which leaves the texture of the toad skin intact.
 
Purse measures 7" x 6" x .5"
Center zipper
Interior is lined with black leather
Face of bag has zippered pocket with toad foot pull
Studded toad face accent
Rear pocket
Round cord strap is 22" and can be knotted to shorten.
 
9 skins were used to create this unusual bag.
 
You will receive the item in the photograph.
Slight variations may occur, as each skin is a unique product of nature.
 
Handcrafted in Australia