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Starling Dead Mount

$350.00

This museum-quality European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) dead mount is a museum-quality, meticulously prepared mount that is meant to display the fragile balance of life and death. With anatomical accuracy and a subtle display, this presentation invites one to sit with the feeling of mortality and the beauty of loss.

This piece is for collectors and interiors seeking an elegant, scientifically informed object of natural history and art. This piece comes with a metal display stand (shown in photos).

Taxidermy by Jade Watson

Product photography by Paloma Strong

This museum-quality European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) dead mount is a museum-quality, meticulously prepared mount that is meant to display the fragile balance of life and death. With anatomical accuracy and a subtle display, this presentation invites one to sit with the feeling of mortality and the beauty of loss.

This piece is for collectors and interiors seeking an elegant, scientifically informed object of natural history and art. This piece comes with a metal display stand (shown in photos).

Taxidermy by Jade Watson

Product photography by Paloma Strong

Click here for purchase policy, shipping, and delivery information. For all taxidermy items, crating and shipping are a $200 flat rate, as every piece must be properly custom-crated for safe shipment. If you want to schedule a free pick-up in Alhambra, CA, or schedule a delivery in Los Angeles County, click “more payment options” during checkout to see our pickup and delivery options.

Any available retail piece may be available for rental. Please contact us if you have any questions.

After your purchase, your order confirmation email will have a link to download a PDF with a detailed care guide to ensure your piece lasts longer than a lifetime. Every piece includes a “specimen tag” sticker with information regarding your unique piece, including who made the piece and when - perfect to add to your growing natural history collection.

Dimensions:

  • Whole piece: 9” H x 7”W x 2.5”D

  • Base: 9” H x 7”W x .80”D

  • Weight of piece: .7 lb

  • Estimated crating weight: 6 lb

  • Estimated crate/package size: 12.5” H x 10.5”W x 5”D

Materials used:

  • European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) specimen

  • Galvanized steel wire

  • Glass eyes

  • Critter clay

  • Cotton thread & cotton coil

  • Faux moss

  • Polyurethane foam

  • Industrial hot glue

  • Wood base

  • Acrylic paint & sealant

  • Metal stand