The HK House of Peers and Harmony Kingdom offered you the opportunity to win a solid body prototype of this year's Black Box, Bum Wrap. At the same time you assist NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill), a grass roots organization dedicated to eradicating mental illness and improving the quality of life for those affected by these diseases.

Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype
 

Bum Wrap was carved in England by Peter Calvesbert. It is the fifth in the Black Box Series, and is a follow-on to the first in the series, Have A Heart. Bum Wrap (TJBB02) was issued in June 2002 as a Limited Edition of 5,000 pieces worldwide.

Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype

Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype

Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype
 

This prototype is a solid body piece. In addition to being solid, this prototype has several differences from the piece that was issued:

• The base is much thinner.
• The pink entrails that are just under the book "Vulture Etiquette" are missing.
• The blob by the vulture's foot, on the right side just under the mouse, is missing.
• The eyeball by the vulture's foot on the left side is missing.
• The year of production hallmark is a blank.
• The base is marked BLACK BOX 2002 PROTOTYPE.

Bum Wrap Solid Body Prototype Base
 

The following pictures show the comparison of the solid body prototype, on the left, to a regular issue piece, on the right.

Bum Wrap
Prototype (left) - Regular Issue (right)
 

This auction was held on

and ended September 8, 2002
raising $1,031.00 for NAMI
 

Harmony Kingdom Bum Wrap Prototype - Charity!

This eBay Auction was a charity auction sponsored by the HK House of Peers to benefit NAMI.

NAMI is the nation's leading grassroots organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses (major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders). Their efforts focus on support to persons with serious mental illnesses and to their families. They advocate non-discriminatory and equitable federal and state policies; increased research funding into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for mental illness; and education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental illness. Through advocacy and education, NAMI translates biomedical research advances into effective treatment and services for individuals with serious mental illness.
 

Thank You!   'kinmar95@aol.com'