A European skull mount is a way to display the skull of an animal, such as a pig or deer, after it has been fully cleaned and whitened. This method involves removing the flesh and tissue from the skull, leaving just the bone intact. The cleaned skull is then mounted on a plaque or a wall for decoration or as a trophy. European skull mounts are popular among hunters and outdoor enthusiasts as a way to showcase their hunting achievements in a simple and elegant manner. This method allows for the natural beauty of the skull to be preserved without the need for full taxidermy and is more cost effective.

There are several steps to processing a skull for European mounts. However, one of the benefits of European mounts is that it takes a shorter time to finish than a traditional taxidermy mount.

1. The first step is to remove the head of the animal.

2. The next step is to remove the skin from the bone. For this process, the ears are removed from the skull.

3. After the skin is removed, next comes removing the lower portion of the jaw.

4. Once the jaw is removed, the eyes are next.

5. The last step will be to remove as much of the meat & fat on the head area as possible.

The skull is typically cleaned in a couple day process, depending on the cleaning option chosen. (Sorry, but the cleaning process we do is a company secret that we will NOT be revealing.)

No, not all European skulls come out white. The color of a skull can vary depending on factors such as the amount of melanin in the animals skin. Melanin is a biological pigment that gives skin its color. Another factor is natural oils. Not all natural oils will be drawn out from the skull, but this is a great factor that will give your skull a 1-of-a-kind look.

1. These mounts are more affordable / cost effective when compared to other types of taxidermy.

2. If preserved & cared for correctly, mounts can last for a lifetime.

3. Since you are just working with the skull and antlers / horns, they are faster to prepare than other types of taxidermy.

4. European skull mounts can be easily done by a taxidermist (or by you if you are a DIY enthusiast who can master the art of European Skull Mounting).

5. This is one type of taxidermy that has the flexibility of being displayed on a wall, bookshelf, or even desk.

All horns are screwed onto the skull to keep it from falling off or moving. When the skull is displayed, you will not be able to see the screws as they are place on the back side of the horns and are a dark color to blend in with the horn.

All costs will vary depending on the type of animal skull being completed. Other factors to remember are pick-up/drop-off charges & also, packing/handling/shipping. Please visit our PRICING PAGE for more.