79.95 USD
This handmade steampunk octopus decor is one of the most unique gifts you will find anywhere. Octopus symbolizes flexibility, creativity, intelligence, expansion, and unpredictability.
Octopuses are to steampunk what dragons are to fantasy: iconic monsters. With their large, round head and their weirdly shaped eyes, octopuses sort of look steampunk-ish. They look like they are wearing steampunk goggles and a helmet all the time. Moreover, with their long pipe-like tentacles, their bodies are reminiscent of steam machines.
In the 19th century, the octopus was a symbol of the railroad and the Industrial Revolution, which are central to the steampunk culture. Railroad companies, with their sprawling networks similar to tentacles, were seen as monsters attempting to take over the farmers' lands.
This home decor is a true piece of art that represents a retro-futuristic subgenre of science fiction that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.
Dimensions: H 6.75 x W 5.5 x D 4 Inches
Material: Cold Cast Bronze
