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Taxidermy For Sale
French Boar’s Head Hunting Trophy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Boar’s Head Hunting Trophy
This Large Wild Boar's Head Trophy came from the Perigore region of France
There animals are prized not only for their meat but for the ferocity and...
Category
1930s Black Forest Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Oak
Tall Antique Taxidermy Specimen Showcase, English, Collector's Dome, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique taxidermy specimen showcase. An English, glass and pine collector's dome, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Impres...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Pine
Early 20th Century Zebra Handmade Taxidermy Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
MAKER: Unknown
COUNTRY: Unknown, could be Austria
PRODUCED: probably sometime between 1920-1960
EYES: Black, Glass
MATERIAL: Animal fur, probably goat.
SIZE: Height: 20 cm, Leng...
Category
Early 20th Century European Other Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Massive Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This is a large and majestic moose shoulder taxidermy mount. It is posed with the head in an upright position looking straight forward out into the room...
Category
20th Century Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Other
Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very well mounted taxidermy snow white terrier with silk bow collar, resting on a scarlet velvet cushion with braided gold fringing and graduated painted blue background.
The terr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Montezuma Mearns Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage male and female cased Merns Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass showcase with driftwood and foliage.
Dimensions:
17.75" x 11.75" x 15.25" (Width x Dep...
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
$996 Sale Price
20% Off
Taxidermy Black Hairy Clawed Cochin Chicken
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Taxidermy Black Hairy Clawed Cochin Chicken, a stunning representation of the Cochin breed, which boasts a rich history dating back to the 1840s and 1850s when large feathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
Large Taxidermy Blue and Gold or Blue-and-Yellow Macaw
Located in New York, NY
Taxidermy Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna)
The blue-and-yellow macaw, also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, is a stunning Neotropical parrot. This taxidermy specimen showcases ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
Organic Modern Sea Shell Shells Collection of Natural Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural organic marine life specimens, including sea shells, large 2-5”, corals, barnacles, sea stars, urchins. Marine taxidermy collection.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Shell
Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Zebra Rug. Crafted from the finest Burchell's zebra hide, a southern African subspecies of the plains, this exquisite rug measures approximately 136" x 82". Each rug boas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Premier Quality Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Burchell's Zebra
Located in New York, NY
Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 37” x 16” x 30”, making it a rare and unique find for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. The Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell and is also known as the bontequagga, Damaraland zebra, or Zululand zebra.
This zebra specimen boasts distinctive brown and white stripes that are particularly wide, creating a striking contrast against its coat. Moreover, each individual's stripe pattern is unique, which acts as an identifying characteristic similar to fingerprints in human beings. This shoulder mount taxidermy specimen is an excellent representation of the natural beauty and diversity of Burchell's zebra, which inhabits open savannas, woodlands, and scrublands of southeastern Africa.
This mount is not only visually appealing, but it also adds a touch of versatility to any living space. It can be easily mounted on a wall or as a table mount, making it an ideal focal point in a variety of settings. Whether it's displayed in a dinning room, office, living room or library this zebra mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Taxidermy
Materials
Zebra Hide
Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A antique Knife from Solingen, Germany. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 3.13" blade, 6.75" Overall. Used in good condition with some sharpe...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Taxidermy
Materials
Metal
A Set of Five Antique Black Forest Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques 1880s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Set of Five Antique Black Forest Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques 1880s
A set of five antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
Yukon Moose Shoulder Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Yukon moose taxidermy mount. An older mount, a few scars on nose from fighting. Nice coloring and antlers. Would display nicely in a rustic home or cab...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Fur
Refractions by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
Refractions by Hasharat , 2024
Black canvas box with hinges, gold trim, black velvet interior.
Measures: 10.25" x 10.25"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Canvas
$2,000
Giraffe Taxidermy Mount, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Giraffe taxidermy mount. Just over 7 feet tall. Beautiful expression to face. Overwhelming presence in the room. Good coloring to fur and go...
Category
1970s American Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
Educational botanical cross-sectional model of the inner part of sunflower flower
Located in Milan, IT
Educational botanical model in section of the sunflower flower showing its inner part, this is an enlarged and decomposable inner tubular corolla of a concrescent petal section in th...
Category
1950s Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Bakelite
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Located in London, GB
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
A rare Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. This item is very rare due to its subject matter, presentation and accompanying Cites Article 10 certificate. The framed artifact...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
Regal Elegance: The Reeves's Pheasant - A Flying Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
Majestic Flying Reeves's Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii), a stunning avian specimen native to China, meticulously preserved to capture its intricate beauty and remarkable history. N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
Greater Sage Grouse Male & Female Taxidermy Game Bird Wall Mount 43"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive wall mount game bird taxidermy featuring two Greater Sage Grouses flying out from the grasses.
Dimensions:
36" x 19" x 43" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Taxidermy
Materials
Fabric
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an albino (leucistic) peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are cap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
Giraffe Taxidermy Floor Mount, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic vintage Giraffe taxidermy mount. Over 7-feet tall. Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring that every detail was captured to perfec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Large 19th Century Mottled Coco De Mer on Stand Maritime Sailors Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large late 19th Century Coco De Mer
The Coco De Mer is mounted on an orange threaded and tasseled stem set within a ebonised base.
The coco is solid in structure with an unusual...
Category
19th Century Seychellois Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
19th Century Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Boxing Squirrels by Edward Hart
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two red squirrels boxing, housed in its original pine and glazed case with hand painted backdrop.
The...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Enchanted Illusions: Taxidermy Magician Rabbit Diorama
Located in New York, NY
"Abracadabra!" Taxidermy Magician Rabbit showcased within an exquisite custom-designed stage diorama. This enchanting piece combines the mystique of taxidermy with the whimsical wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Fur, Wood
Vintage Black Catalina Longhorn Goat Ram Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Black Catalina Longhorn Goat Ram Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 26" H x 23" W x 19" D. Each antler approx. 13" Long measured ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
19th Century Five Sided Taxidermy Glass Showcase of Sixteen Exquisite Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th Century taxidermy showcase is not merely a historical artifact but a glimpse into the time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in captivating displays of the natural world. The box contains 16 birds, individual species identification is unknown. Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a Victorian-inspired parlor or as an educational piece in a library, this taxidermy box...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Prairie Chicken Adult Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pair of Prairie Chicken game birds mounted on a wood base with driftwood and habitat. This adult male and female taxidermy showcases the beauty of this species.
Dimensions:...
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Spruce Grouse Taxidermy Ptarmigan Pheasant Bird Mount 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Spruce Grouse game bird taxidermy mount on driftwood base.
The spruce grouse, also known as Canada grouse, spruce hen or fool hen, is a medium-sized grouse closely associate...
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
An unusual and remarkable 19th-century Victorian snuff box decorated with a mounted ram's head. It is topped with a lidded silver-plated bronze container for storing snuff.
The ram'...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Bronze
Large Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large wild boar trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1950s.
A large vintage black forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on an ebonized nutwood plaqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand, Decoration Object Pheasant Mounts Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A large artistically created birds for table decor, taxidermy pheasant. This figure is Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique from one another, with slightly different positions and physical characteristics. Its is very well-weighted and well-balanced piece, beautifully crafted with rare bread of colourful pheasant. The spirit of this bird is a great problem-solver and can invent a way for any of your troubles. Native American lore states that the pheasant symbolises protection and concealment because the bird spends most of the time squatted down in the grass. The presence of a pheasant at your home is, therefore, symbolic of protection from evil eye and power
This superb Ringneck Pheasant specimen comes from a Taxidermy collection...
Category
1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin, Feathers
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Red crossbill (Loxia Curvirostra) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natu...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Flight of Elegance: Stunning Wall-Mounted Mallard Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This stunning taxidermy mallard is a masterful example of craftsmanship and natural beauty, perfectly capturing the essence of this iconic waterfowl. Mounted in mid-flight on a rusti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers, Wood
Premier Quality Zebra Taxidermy Shoulder Mount on a Painted Antique Wood Column
Located in New York, NY
This taxidermy African Zebra Head is a truly impressive piece that captures the beauty and majesty of this iconic animal. Mounted on a white washed wooden rustic column pedestal, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Other Taxidermy
Materials
Fur, Wood
Small Vintage Display Dome, English Glass Showcase, Mid 20th Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage display dome. An English, glass and mahogany showcase, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. A charming, petite dome ideal for tabletop display, offerin...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Taxidermy Fish In Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Preserved Fish, Cased Roach.
A cased roach in a nice bow fronted case with gilt lines and writing. The case contains a cleverly modelled roach set against a painted backdr...
Category
Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Antique Cabin Decor Antler Basket, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large rustic antler basket made of real fallow deer antlers mounted on a carved wooden centerpiece. The upper antlers are additionally connected by a ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique Mounted Taxidermy Roebuck Deer Head
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique Mounted Taxidermy Roebuck Deer Head
A very good example of a young roebuck deer head mounted on an oak plaque in the shape of a shield.
The piece is captured in a natural...
Category
Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Item e7355
A great antique caribou (Rangifer tarandus) trophy on a wooden plaque. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
Tropical Flair: Vibrant Taxidermy Keel-Billed Toucan on Display
Located in New York, NY
This striking taxidermy specimen of a Keel-Billed Toucan showcases the vibrant beauty of one of the world’s most colorful bird species. Known for its distinctive beak with vivid bands of green, orange, yellow, and red, this toucan is mounted in a dynamic pose on a sleek black base, capturing the essence of its natural elegance and playful character. The glossy black feathers and bright yellow chest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Beautiful Mounted Small Goose Chick on Birch Full Body Taxidermy Bird 16cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautifully mounted goose chick, full body mounted on a round piece of birch wood, rarity from around the beginning of the 21st century.
Professionally mounted goose chick, with res...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
Sable Antelope Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite specimen features a table mount taxidermy Sable Antelope, expertly crafted and beautifully preserved. The Sable Antelope is a stunning sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Angolan Taxidermy
Materials
Fur
$5,000
African Oryx / Gemsbok Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Trophy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine shoulder mounted taxidermy / trophy of an African Oryx or Gemsbok
Antelope, in overall very good condition.
Category
20th Century African Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Celebrate Nature's Beauty: Taxidermy Atlantic Puffin Bird
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted Taxidermy Atlantic Puffin Bird (Fratercula arctica), also known as the common puffin, a remarkable specimen from the auk family. This exquisite avian creation sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Icelandic Taxidermy
Materials
Leather, Feathers
Large Antique Botany Display Dome, English, Glass, Specimen Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique botany display dome. An English, glass over ebonised mahogany specimen showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Of good proportion for dis...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
1 Large Mounted Sable Antelope Skull with Large Curved Ringed Horns / Antlers
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent, stunning African sable antelope with large curved ringed horns or antlers mounted on a wrought iron stand. The piece is mounted as a scul...
Category
20th Century African British Colonial Taxidermy
Materials
Iron
Vintage African Antelope Grant's Gazelle Horn Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Antelope Grant's Gazelle Horn Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 29" H x 7" W x " 15" D. Each antler approx. 14" Long meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
Antique Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, complete albeit with only minor damage. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird native to Ma...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Eggshell
Non-Typical Whitetail Shoulder Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Non-typical whitetail mount from High Fence Ranch in Pennsylvania. Expressive, well made mount, great for display in a lodge or rustic cabin. Size: 42"H x 28"W, Protrudes 30". Early ...
Category
Early 2000s American Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Hide
Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Located in Naples, IT
A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
Located in Diest, BE
Fully assembled horse skeleton. Circa 1950 from a training school for veterinarians.
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Bone
Premier Quality Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Burchell's Zebra
Located in New York, NY
Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 33” x 16” x 30”, making it a rare and unique find for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. The Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell and is also known as the bontequagga, Damaraland zebra, or Zululand zebra.
This zebra specimen boasts distinctive brown and white stripes that are particularly wide, creating a striking contrast against its coat. Moreover, each individual's stripe pattern is unique, which acts as an identifying characteristic similar to fingerprints in human beings. This shoulder mount taxidermy specimen is an excellent representation of the natural beauty and diversity of Burchell's zebra, which inhabits open savannas, woodlands, and scrublands of southeastern Africa.
This mount is not only visually appealing, but it also adds a touch of versatility to any living space. It can be easily mounted on a wall or as a table mount, making it an ideal focal point in a variety of settings. Whether it's displayed in a dinning room, office, living room or library this zebra mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Taxidermy
Materials
Zebra Hide
A Very Fine 20th Century Taxidermy Deer Head
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 20th Century beautifully detailed taxidermy deer head mounted on a well figured oak shield plaque.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Oak
Taxidermy Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill on Driftwood Mount
Located in New York, NY
This expertly prepared taxidermy specimen features a Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), a striking bird native to the arid savannas of southern Africa. Notable for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
Antique Oval Collector's Dome, English, Glass Clock Case, Botany, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique oval collector's dome. An English, glass and ebonised mahogany clock case or botany showcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Charming oval form, off...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Boletus Reticulatus teaching model known as Boletus Aestivalis 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model of the summer porcine, Boletus Reticulatus, also known as Boletus Aestivalis.
It´s all about one of the most well-known and sought-after mushrooms.
Often called s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Taxidermy
Materials
Other
Stuffed Heron Mounted on Rectangular Base
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Stuffed heron. Mounted on a gray and green rectangular base. The bird has a long, curved neck, with feathers in shades of gray, white and black. The head displays a slight tuft of br...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
Decorating with Antique, New and Vintage Taxidermy
The centuries-old practice of taxidermy continues to enjoy remarkable longevity, with today's top designers making mounted and preserved animals key elements of their decor.
Taxidermy captures animals in an eternal moment of animation, so perhaps it’s fitting that the deployment of these preternaturally preserved creatures — and other natural specimens — as decorative accents has endured far longer than the sell-by-date for most design trends. Certainly, the style-setting enthusiasts of tasteful decorating with taxidermy are as passionate as they are many.
Martha Stewart is a lifelong lover of the preservationist’s art, and she has proudly posed with the vintage game birds, foxes and bears that adorn Skylands, her 1920s retreat in Seal Harbor, Maine. Angelina Jolie began an avian menagerie when her daughter Shiloh brought home a dead bird she wanted to keep as a pet. Danielle Steel has an elegant Paris residence packed with exotic specimens, including a giraffe in the foyer. Over-the-top taxidermy remains the flashy signature of party planner and decorator extraordinaire Ken Fulk.
For Chicago decorator Summer Thornton, the reason for taxidermy’s persistent appeal is obvious: “There’s nothing more beautiful than natural creation.” New York designer Ryan Korban agrees: “They add a layer of whimsy to a room that no other decorative arts element can give.” Patrick Mele, another New York designer, thinks there’s a spiritual component to this attraction. These creatures, he says, “are a special gift to be around. Birds, especially, are so colorful they look hyper-real. They remind us that those crazy colors are right there in nature.”
In the vast inventory of collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs, find antique, new and vintage preserved and mounted taxidermy specimens for your Wunderkammern, mantle or carefully curated home library.