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Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the rabbit
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Natural Specimens

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Bone, Wood

Decorative 20th Century Faux Buffalo Skull Sculpture Art
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
illusion of a real skull, featuring a unique and unusual design replicating a real skull without killing
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Located in Schellebelle, BE
sculptured piece of Artisanal work, looks like a real skull, beautiful old patina and warm wear of the wood.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

Kilgore Authentic Anatomical Preparation Human Skull
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, this is a REAL (not artificial) human skull which has been scientifically labeled and modified to
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Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures

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Bone

Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1:1 cast model of a human skull in silver plated bronze. Its made from a cast of a real human
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Silver Plate

Vintage 1:1 Sculpture of a Human Skull in Green Verdigris Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
cast of a real human skull, probably female, and is complete with teeth, lower- and upper jaw. This
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Artists plaster skull
Located in Cheltenham, GB
the intricate details of a real human skull, this piece features slight stylizations while remaining
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Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings

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Plaster

Artists plaster skull
Artists plaster skull
H 5.91 in W 5.32 in D 7.88 in
Early Century Lifesize Concrete Deer on a Rolling Steel Platform
Located in Seattle, WA
steel. Organic elements include a real deer skull and hooves. The steel armature has been welded to a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Garden Ornaments

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Concrete, Steel

Real Beauchene Monkey Skull
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Beauchene Skull, also known as an exploded skull, is a disarticulated skull that has been
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20th Century Unknown Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Real Beauchene Skull - Medical school teaching display.
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Beauchene Skull, also known as an exploded skull, is a disarticulated human skull that has been
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20th Century American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Real Beauchene Skull - Medical school teaching display.
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Beauchene Skull, also known as an exploded skull, is a disarticulated human skull that has been
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20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Real Beauchene Alligator Skull - School teaching display.
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Beauchene Skull, also known as an exploded skull, is a disarticulated skull that has been
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20th Century American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Exclusive Metalized Skull of a Real Cape Buffalo
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Exclusive metalized skull of a real Cape Buffalo. The gold metalizing process gives the skull a
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Natural Specimens

Real Beauchene Baboon Skull - Medical school teaching display.
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Beauchene Skull, also known as an exploded skull, is a disarticulated skull that has been
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20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Real Beauchene Bear Skull - Medical school teaching display.
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Beauchene Skull, also known as an exploded skull, is a disarticulated skull that has been
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20th Century American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Beaded Ceremonial Head with Leopard, Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
depictions of enemies’ heads, wooden or the real skulls themselves, were carried by rulers on ceremonial
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

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Burlap, Beads, Wood

Demonstration Human Skull
Located in London, GB
Demonstration human skull An early 20th century example of a real human medical demonstration
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Nautical Objects

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Natural Fiber

Demonstration Human Skull
Demonstration Human Skull
H 6 in W 8 in D 5 in
Two Handblown Glass Domes with Fine Beaded Regalia, Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
inspired by the very old and rare Atwonzen beaded skulls created for Bamileke King. They originate from the
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

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Beads, Burlap, Wood

Buffalo Croco Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture buffalo croco made with real Buffalo skull with horns. Skull is customized In dark
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Buffalo Croco Sculpture
Buffalo Croco Sculpture
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in L 31.89 in
Sepik River Artefact, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
traces of original red clay underneath, coiffure of real hair, Nassa snail covering a real human skull
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Vintage 1920s Papua New Guinean Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Clay, Natural Fiber

Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Duck, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the duck (Anas
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Natural Specimens

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Wood, Bone

Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the badger
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Natural Specimens

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Bone, Wood

Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Crow or Magpie, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the crow
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Natural Specimens

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Bone, Wood

Tzom - Carved Cantera Stone Skull Planter from Jalisco, Mexico
By Aldo Álvarez Tostado
Located in Guadalajara, MX
the Pre-Columbian period. These walls would be covered in carved (or often real) skulls and provide
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2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Stone

Mouth Blown Glass Dome with 5 Fine Beaded Ceremonial Heads, Grassland People
Located in Leuven , BE
, these depictions of enemies’ heads, wooden or the real skulls themselves, were carried by rulers on
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Vintage 1930s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

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Beads

Real Beauchene Skull, Medical School Teaching Display
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Beauchene skull, also known as an exploded skull, is a disarticulated human skull that has been
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments

Real Beauchene Skull, Early Medical School Teaching Display
By Claude Beauchene
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Beauchene Skull, also known as an exploded skull, is a disarticulated human skull that has been
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Real Beauchene Skull on Spine, Medical School Teaching Display
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Beauchene skull, also known as an exploded skull, is a disarticulated human skull that has been
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Bronze Skull Sculpture
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
the lost-wax casting methode. The model must have been a real human skull. The skull is made in 2
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1990s American Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Skull Sculpture
Bronze Skull Sculpture
H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
Bronze Cast of a Human Skull
Located in Haarlem, NL
mortality. The model was made from a real human skull. Indistinctly signed, possibly by Maxilla and
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Cast of a Human Skull
Bronze Cast of a Human Skull
H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Life Cast Bronze Model/Sculpture of a Human Skull
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sculpture/ model was made from a real human skull. Signed and copyrighted Indistinctly, possibly by Maxilla
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare 1:1 cast of a human skull in bronze. Its made from a cast of a real human skull, probably
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Silver Mounted Horned Sheep Skull Kapala
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional antique Tibetan Buddhist monastery ritual / ceremonial goat skull and horn kapala
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Metalwork

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Silver

Skull Model
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage skull model that opens up to hold whatever you want. This is a model, not a real skull.
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Skull Model
Skull Model
H 5.25 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in
Phantom Skull in Lucite
Located in New York, NY
A real human skull set in Lucite, used for medical purposes made in the 1970's. Life size and in
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Vintage 1970s American Scientific Instruments

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Bone, Resin

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Dental School Phantom Teaching Head c. 1950's
By Columbia Dentoform
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Phantom heads from Midwestern dental school. Made by Columbia Dental Form Corp, NYC. These are priced individually. Height measurement is for the tallest. Please email or call for mo...
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Vintage 1950s American Steampunk More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Pair of Victorian Cabinets with Taxidermy Quetzal by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of extremely rare Victorian display cabinets with taxidermy resplendent quetzal (PHAROMACHRUS MOCINNO), cotinga and hummingbirds, attributed to Henry Ward (1812-1878) Engla...
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Antique Early 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Antique Mounted Taxidermy Loon on Naturalistic Base, Early 20th Century Bird
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Stuffed Aquatic Bird After a few trips around the naturalistic community, we have settled on a loon. Mounted somewhat like a penguin a tad more upright and plump than in the...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy

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Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber

Antique Real Size Human Skeleton
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Antique Real Size Human Skeleton. Made in resin and wood base.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Other Antiquities

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Resin, Wood

Antique Real Size Human Skeleton
Antique Real Size Human Skeleton
H 69.69 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Birch

A History of the American People, Signed by Woodrow Wilson, Alumni Edition #29 o
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Woodrow Wilson. A History of the American People. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Alumni Edition #29 of 350 copies. Volume I signed by Woodrow Wilson on limitation page. 5 Volumes...
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Antique Early 1900s American Books

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Paper

Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful Art Deco style brass snake candle holder. circa mid-20th century Measures: 4.75"W × 3.25"D × 8.5"H Excellent original vintage condition. Minor patina expected wi...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

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Brass

Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleverly captured in an animated pose comple...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Natural Specimens

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Slate

19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blu...
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Antique 19th Century English Antiquities

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Brass

Large German Black Forest Carved Mirror with Bird Motif from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large late 19th century French mirror is set within a rectangular carved Black Forest style crested wooden frame. The intricate decor is composed of beautifully detailed openwor...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Regal Splendor: Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Indian blue peacock taxidermy mount showcasing its signature iridescent blue and green plumage, this piece is a testament to nature's artistry. The vibrant metallic hues o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Taxidermy

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Wood, Feathers

A wunderkammer marine natural specimen, the Melo melo shell. Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
The base is made out of rosewood. The shell, Melo Melo, (Family Volutidae) is mounted with reef and small shells. Italy last part of 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

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Shell, Wood

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Decorated with four skulls to top with titles of a Witch, King, Beauty and Beggar to each Skull underneath. Lidded.
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative softshell turtle skeleton, housed and mounted within a shadow box. The skeleton appears to be complete and well detailed, laid on a mottled paper backing, gilt slip and...
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Early 20th Century European Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Didactic Horseskull, before 1947.
Located in Leuven , BE
The horse skull has been opened up on one side showing the inplant of the teeth below the gum line and the inside of the cranium.
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20th Century European Taxidermy

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Bone, Organic Material, Wood

Didactic Horseskull, before 1947.
Didactic Horseskull, before 1947.
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, early edition 1786
Located in Middletown, NY
4th Edition of the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations London: A. Strahan and T. Cade...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

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Real Skulls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of real skulls for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct real skulls — often made from bone, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Real skulls have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Real skulls are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Real Skulls?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,917, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $5,800 highest priced.