Taxidermy for Sale

 

Browse genuine taxidermy for sale, a curated collection of real specimens spanning birds, mammals, marine life, fossils and rare curiosities. Every piece is ethically sourced, honestly described and ready to display, from antique cased birds to statement mounts and Ice Age fossils. This is taxidermy for collectors, designers and curious minds who want the real thing from a specialist, not a mass-produced mount or an anonymous marketplace listing.

Everything we sell is documented and lawfully sourced, and we confirm we can ship a specimen to your location before any sale, which matters for protected species. Each piece ships worldwide in secure, insured packaging.

Why buy from The Bones Vault:

• Genuine, curated specimens: real, documented taxidermy across every category, chosen for quality and character, never mass-produced.
• Ethically and legally sourced: we deal only in lawfully acquired pieces and confirm shipping eligibility before you pay.
• Worldwide insured shipping: each specimen is professionally packed, tracked and insured, dispatched in 3 to 5 days.

• Taxidermy Birds — antique cased birds, raptors and game birds
• Taxidermy Mammals — mounts, heads and full specimens
• Marine Taxidermy — shark jaws, shells, seahorses and mounted fish
• Dinosaur Fossils — real teeth, bones and ammonites
• Woolly Mammoth Tusks — genuine Ice Age ivory
• Shop All — the full collection

What kinds of taxidermy can you buy?

Taxidermy covers far more than deer heads. Our collection spans five broad categories, each with its own appeal, so the right piece depends on what draws you in and where it will live.

• Birds: from delicate antique cased songbirds to dramatic raptors and game birds, a classic of Victorian and modern collecting. Browse taxidermy birds.
• Mammals: mounts, shoulder heads and full specimens, from foxes and small mammals to statement pieces. Browse taxidermy mammals.
• Marine life: shark jaws, sea turtle shells, seahorses and mounted fish for nautical and curiosity interiors. Browse marine taxidermy.
• Fossils: real dinosaur teeth, bones and ammonites, genuine pieces of deep time. Browse dinosaur fossils.
• Mammoth ivory: genuine woolly mammoth tusks, the legal, extinct-species alternative to elephant ivory. Browse mammoth tusks.

How to buy taxidermy with confidence

Buying taxidermy well comes down to three things: authenticity, condition and legality. Get those right and you will own a piece you treasure for decades.

Authenticity means a real specimen, honestly described, from a seller who documents provenance rather than an anonymous listing. Condition matters next: look for clean fur or feathers, intact mounts, no pest damage, and clear photographs of the actual piece. Legality matters most for protected species, many birds of prey, marine animals and exotic mammals are regulated under CITES and national law, so always buy from a seller who confirms a specimen is legal to own and ship to you. We build all three into every listing.

New to the hobby? Our complete guide to collecting taxidermy walks you through everything. Learn how taxidermy is made, how to care for it, and how to display it. On sourcing, read our honest take on whether taxidermy is ethical.

Common buying questions

Is it legal to buy taxidermy?

Most taxidermy is legal to buy and own, but some species are protected and tightly regulated, especially birds of prey, marine animals like sea turtles and coral, and many exotic mammals. We sell only legally sourced specimens and confirm we can lawfully ship a particular piece to your location before any sale.

Is your taxidermy ethically sourced?

Yes. We deal only in lawfully and ethically acquired specimens, antique and vintage pieces, natural deaths, and legally sourced animals, and we describe the provenance of each honestly. We explain our approach fully in our guide on whether taxidermy is ethical.

Do you sell antique and vintage taxidermy?

Yes. Our collection includes genuine antique and Victorian taxidermy alongside quality modern mounts and natural specimens. Each listing states the age and provenance so you know exactly what you are buying.

How do you ship taxidermy safely?

Taxidermy is delicate, so we pack every specimen professionally, protecting fur, feathers, mounts and any glass case, and ship worldwide by insured, tracked courier, dispatched within 3 to 5 days. Large or fragile pieces receive extra protection.

How do I care for taxidermy?

Keep specimens out of direct sunlight and damp, dust gently, and protect them from pests. A glass case or dome preserves delicate pieces best. Our guide to caring for taxidermy covers it in full.