Mystery Object

Can you guess what this mysterious object is? Answer is below in extended.

It's a model of Mistletoe (the stuff you're supposed to kiss under), made of wood, wire, and paper mache. Acquired by the Manchester Museum Herbarium in 1917.

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Posted By: Alex - Tue Dec 24, 2013
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To me it looks like a modern art Shrek took a face plant in some kind of bread factory.

Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 12/24/13 at 06:48 PM

It is no "l"...........No
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFvth5GWFSw

Posted by Bmn on 12/24/13 at 10:13 PM

Not even close. Looks like a broken frog statue with tortilla chips glued to it.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 12/24/13 at 11:06 PM

It's true! They do live among us!

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 12/25/13 at 01:19 AM

A crucified triffid?

Posted by tadchem on 12/25/13 at 09:23 AM

I think I saw that chasing Doctor Who once.

Posted by Joe Littrell on 12/26/13 at 10:18 AM

And it doubles as a novelty coatrack.

Posted by Richard Bos on 12/29/13 at 09:22 AM

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