Spoils of War 2018

Folding-stock 'Spoils of War' 2018 - Real Deactivated AK-47. 

Title: Spoils of War 2018 - 2023

Medium: Decommissioned folding stock AK-47, American dollar bills & hand-made glass bullets.

Narrative: This decommissioned AK-47, previously used in active service, has been covered in real American dollar bills, which have been meticulously cut and placed onto the weapon. "This piece represents the reasons behind wars, capitalism and greed."

The open magazine displays handmade 7.62mm glass bullets, each containing a symbolic element:

• Earth
• Gold
• Oil
• Opium Poppyseeds from Afghanistan
• Cocaine
• Blood (Retribution)
• Religion

Serial Number: 12030

Certification No: 11410

Edition: 1 of 1 Unique - Released from private collection 

Market Value: £25,000

This AK-47, removed from a conflict zone, has been repurposed as a blank canvas. The genuine burnt dollar bills symbolize the negative effects of war, such as dirt and toxic fuels. The bullet fillings represent elements that often cause wars, highlighting the complex and destructive nature of human conflict.

The weapon is secured by two steel rods which are mounted onto a white base and enclosed in a clear display cabinet.