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The Institute Edition Malarkey Duster

The Institute Edition Malarkey Duster

A conspicuously harmless instrument for the identification and removal of public malarkey.

$47.86 USD
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Certificate of Custodianship

Formal recognition of your place among the Custodians of the Institute Edition.

Provenance Certificate

The accompanying archival record of the Institute Edition’s discovery, reconstruction and continuing custodianship

Institute Edition — Specifications

  • Overall length: approximately 78.5 cm
  • Handle: long, slender red wooden handle with pale collar
  • Feather head: full golden-yellow ostrich plume construction
  • Specification: Institute Edition presentation
  • Included: Certificate of Custodianship and Provenance Certificate
  • Use: designed as a conspicuously harmless public symbol and functional feather duster



What You Receive

The Institute Edition Malarkey Duster
The full-size golden-yellow ostrich-plume duster with long red handle and pale collar.

Certificate of Custodianship
Your formal recognition as a Custodian of the Institute Edition.

Provenance Certificate
The accompanying archival record of the Institute’s discovery, reconstruction and continuing custodianship of the object.

Together, they make the duster a documented part of the Institute story.



Useful Facts

The Institute Edition is a full-size feather duster intended for practical use, symbolic display and conspicuously harmless public expression.

  • Natural feather variation is normal. Each duster will differ slightly in plume shape and character.
  • Includes a Certificate of Custodianship and Provenance Certificate.
  • Suitable for gentle dusting, display and ceremonial removal of malarkey.
  • The Institute Edition is designed to be noticed, discussed and waved with conviction.


Care & Handling

  • Store in a dry place.
  • Keep the feather head free from prolonged crushing or compression.
  • A gentle shake or light hand-fluffing will help restore the plume after storage or transit.
  • Use only light pressure when dusting.
  • Keep away from open flames, excessive heat and moisture.

Shipping & Delivery

  • Orders are prepared and dispatched with care.
  • Shipping costs and available delivery options are calculated at checkout.
  • Delivery times vary by destination and carrier.
  • International orders may be subject to local customs duties, taxes or import charges.
  • Tracking information will be provided where available.
  • Please ensure your delivery address is correct before completing your order.

Returns & Refunds

  • Returns and refund requests are handled in accordance with the store’s published policy.
  • Items should be returned unused and in original condition where applicable.
  • Please contact the Institute before returning an item.
  • Return shipping arrangements may vary depending on the reason for return.
  • Full terms are available in the Refund Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Malarkey Duster a real feather duster?

Yes. The Institute Edition is functional as well as symbolic.

Are the feathers natural?

Yes. Natural variation means each duster will differ slightly in plume shape and character.

What is included?

The Institute Edition Malarkey Duster, Certificate of Custodianship and Provenance Certificate.

Is this a political product?

It is a satirical civic-expression object intended for conspicuously harmless public use. The Institute does not require ideological uniformity from its Custodians.

Can I actually use it for dusting?

Certainly. Symbolic usefulness need not exclude practical usefulness.

Can I use it at rallies or public meetings?

Yes, provided it is used lawfully, safely and non-violently.