NO RESERVE PRICE - Stunning Brown Hand-Carved Cow Skull - Human Skulls & Octopus Motif- Carved skull - Bos taurus - 58 cm - 41 cm - 16 cm- Non-CITES species
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Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Hand carved cow skull specimen with a Human Skulls & Octopus Motif; scientific name Bos taurus; origin Indonesia; condition Good; dimensions 58 cm high, 41 cm wide and 16 cm deep; weight 3000 g; authenticity Original/official; year 2026.
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Description from the seller
A hand engraved cow skull, engraved by craftsmen who passed the ancient art of engraving from father to son.
The skull has been fully carved by hand with much care. It is an unusual, decorative piece.
Engraved is a beautiful Human Skulls & Octopus Motif.
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
Length: 58 cm
Width: 41 cm
THE DISCLAIMER
- The horns will be detached for transport purposes and are easily reattached. The horns are always packed in the bottom of the box, underneath the skull. Please make sure to remove the horns before discarding the packaging.
- Since it is a natural skull, it might have some natural minimal cracks, crevices or missing teeth. This is normal. Please refer to the pictures.
- Our skulls are cleaned professionally, but sometimes minor discolouration still occurs on the teeth. This is natural and normal, and not something we can do a lot about. Please refer to the pictures.
- We’ve added some pictures of our craftsmen at work to give an impression of what the process of creating a carved skull looks like.
- THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL.
THE SHIPPING
-The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off.
-Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment.
-For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot
https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home
-WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!!
-If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.
-Unfortunately, due to ongoing issues with our shipping couriers, we are currently unable to ship to the Spanish and Portuguese islands.
-For Spain and Portugal, we can only ship to mainland addresses. Could you please provide us with an alternative mainland delivery address?
-Unfortunately, if no alternative address is available, we will have to cancel the sale.
Seller's Story
For over a decade, we have travelled across Indonesia to curate unique interior pieces that reflect the country’s rich craftsmanship and cultural heritage. What began as annual trips to Indonesia, a family history descendant of Dutch Indies, and a passion for handmade objects has grown into the rich collection of design objects we offer today with pride.
We specialise in sourcing authentic, artisanal pieces directly from small family-owned ateliers throughout Java, Bali, Sumatra and beyond. Our collection ranges from hand-carved décor and bronze sculptures to natural-material homeware. Each item is carefully selected for its craftsmanship, character, and story.
We have over 10 years of experience working closely with Indonesian artisans. Because of this, our expertise lies in identifying high-quality workmanship, natural materials, and unique pieces that stand out. Every lot we list on Catawiki is personally inspected by us and supports the local communities and traditional techniques we deeply believe in.
A hand engraved cow skull, engraved by craftsmen who passed the ancient art of engraving from father to son.
The skull has been fully carved by hand with much care. It is an unusual, decorative piece.
Engraved is a beautiful Human Skulls & Octopus Motif.
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
Length: 58 cm
Width: 41 cm
THE DISCLAIMER
- The horns will be detached for transport purposes and are easily reattached. The horns are always packed in the bottom of the box, underneath the skull. Please make sure to remove the horns before discarding the packaging.
- Since it is a natural skull, it might have some natural minimal cracks, crevices or missing teeth. This is normal. Please refer to the pictures.
- Our skulls are cleaned professionally, but sometimes minor discolouration still occurs on the teeth. This is natural and normal, and not something we can do a lot about. Please refer to the pictures.
- We’ve added some pictures of our craftsmen at work to give an impression of what the process of creating a carved skull looks like.
- THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL.
THE SHIPPING
-The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off.
-Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment.
-For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot
https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home
-WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!!
-If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.
-Unfortunately, due to ongoing issues with our shipping couriers, we are currently unable to ship to the Spanish and Portuguese islands.
-For Spain and Portugal, we can only ship to mainland addresses. Could you please provide us with an alternative mainland delivery address?
-Unfortunately, if no alternative address is available, we will have to cancel the sale.
Seller's Story
For over a decade, we have travelled across Indonesia to curate unique interior pieces that reflect the country’s rich craftsmanship and cultural heritage. What began as annual trips to Indonesia, a family history descendant of Dutch Indies, and a passion for handmade objects has grown into the rich collection of design objects we offer today with pride.
We specialise in sourcing authentic, artisanal pieces directly from small family-owned ateliers throughout Java, Bali, Sumatra and beyond. Our collection ranges from hand-carved décor and bronze sculptures to natural-material homeware. Each item is carefully selected for its craftsmanship, character, and story.
We have over 10 years of experience working closely with Indonesian artisans. Because of this, our expertise lies in identifying high-quality workmanship, natural materials, and unique pieces that stand out. Every lot we list on Catawiki is personally inspected by us and supports the local communities and traditional techniques we deeply believe in.
Details
Era
After 2000
Specimen
NO RESERVE PRICE - Stunning Brown Hand-Carved Cow Skull - Human Skulls & Octopus Motif-
Scientific name
Bos taurus
Country of origin
Indonesia
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
2026
Weight
3000 g
Depth
16 cm
Height
58 cm
Width
41 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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