Animal Skull Mount Appraisal

Texas Longhorn Cattle Skull Wall Mount

This item is a natural Texas Longhorn cattle skull with very wide-spanning horns, mounted for wall display. The skull plate and nasal bones exhibit a stark white, bleached finish, likely the result of professional taxidermy processing using peroxide. In contrast, the horns retain their natural, aged patina with a coloration ranging from greyish-fawn to charcoal at the tips. The horns show characteristic lateral growth with a subtle upward curve and deep annular rings (ridges) near the base, indicating the age of the animal. The total span appears significant, likely exceeding four feet across. The condition of the bone appears stable, though there are visible fissures and surface textures natural to weathered bone. The nasal cavity and orbital sockets are well-defined, and the overall structure remains intact without major structural fractures visible from the front view. The item is displayed against a wood panel wall with contemporary industrial accents, suggesting it is a modern decorative piece or ranch trophy. No specific maker's marks or silver-work adornments are present, highlighting its raw, rustic aesthetic and substantial horn-to-skull proportion.