The Great Bowerbird lives in Australia. To attract a mate, it collects up to 1,000 objects, mostly white objects—stones, snail shells and sea shells.
It stores and maintains its collection in a two-walled bower or shelter for years.
I already have a mate, but my collection of objects—some of them are white—numbers more than 1,000. And, I have maintained my collection for many years.
I have too much stuff in my house!
I saw the Great Bowerbird that Judith Roderick created in fiber art in a temporary exhibit from the New Mexico Art Quilters Association at the New Mexico Capitol.
–Joy