The monkey was lent from the Natural Museum of Lucerne. Other stuffed animals included a deer, a swan, a leopard and a hare. According the existing photographs the swan was apparently not used. In another letter Thek writes: "Keep your eyes open for any and all stuffed animals, particularly birds. Seagulls?" (letter to Ammann, March 3, 1973). For the fireplace Thek required birch firewood (letter to Ammann, February 14, 1973). For the work of art © The Estate of George Paul Thek, New York. For the photography © the photographer. Foto: Edwin Klein.