NO RESERVE PRICE - Carved Brown Cow Skull Peacock motif with Abalone Shell- Carved skull - Bos Taurus - 51 cm - 42 cm - 19 cm- Non-CITES species - (1)

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A single carved brown cow skull from Indonesia, scientifically Bos taurus, 51 cm high, 42 cm wide, 19 cm deep, weighing about 3 kg, with a hand-engraved peacock motif and abalone shell for wall mounting.

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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 into the skull is a beautiful Peacock Motif embellished with cuts of green Abalone shell.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
Height: 51 cm
Width: 42 cm

NOTE:
- There is a drawstring attached to the skull so that it can be mounted on a wall.
- 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.

DISCLAIMER:
- The horns will be detached for transport purposes, and are easily reattached. The horns are always packed on 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 and crevices in both the skull and the horns. This is normal. Please refer to pictures.
- Our skulls are cleaned professionally, but sometimes minor discoloration still occurs on the teeth. This is natural and normal, and not something we can do a lot about. Please refer to the pictures.

THE SHIPMENT
- 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.

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 into the skull is a beautiful Peacock Motif embellished with cuts of green Abalone shell.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
Height: 51 cm
Width: 42 cm

NOTE:
- There is a drawstring attached to the skull so that it can be mounted on a wall.
- 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.

DISCLAIMER:
- The horns will be detached for transport purposes, and are easily reattached. The horns are always packed on 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 and crevices in both the skull and the horns. This is normal. Please refer to pictures.
- Our skulls are cleaned professionally, but sometimes minor discoloration still occurs on the teeth. This is natural and normal, and not something we can do a lot about. Please refer to the pictures.

THE SHIPMENT
- 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.

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 - Carved Brown Cow Skull Peacock motif with Abalone Shell-
Scientific Name
Bos Taurus
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Indonesia
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
2025
Weight
3000 g
Depth
19 cm
Height
51 cm
Width
42 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
17793
Objects sold
99.44%
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