Draco volans dome

There many species of Balloon fish (around 200 species) but this one is very famous because belong to the Tetraodontidae, in this case the Takifugu family, famous as a delicacy in Japan.

Fugu can be lethally poisonous to humans due to its tetrodotoxin, meaning it must be carefully prepared to remove toxic parts and to avoid contaminating the meat. The preparation of fugu is strictly controlled by law in Japan and several other countries, and only chefs who have qualified after three or more years of rigorous training are allowed to prepare the fish. Fugu is served as sashimi and nabemono. The liver was served as a traditional dish named fugu-kimo, being widely thought to be a tasty part, but it is also the most poisonous, and serving this organ in restaurants was banned in Japan in 1984. Fugu has become one of the most celebrated dishes in Japanese cuisine.

This specimen was caught in Mindanao – Philippines and dried locally. Mounted in a black iron base.

A beautiful glass case with six skulls of African Genet (two Geneta tigrina), Civet (two Civettictis civetta) and Black-backed Jackal (two Canis mesomelas), from Zimbabwe, Maize area.

Pair of Blue Marlin rostrum, from Madagascar.

Nicely finished and prepared in a black iron socket. These rostrum are very hard, and in antiquity it was used as a dagger, specially by Vikings. 

Red hartebeest set of horns, from Namibia, in a square black lacquered wood base.

Its a large African antelope of the family Bovidae. It has a longer face that other subspecies, with complex curving horns joined at the base.[4] The average weight of a male is about 150 kg, and female is 120 kg. Is a common species in South Angola, Namibia, Botswana and R. South Africa.

Non CITES species.

Whiptail stingrays are a family, the Dasyatidae, of rays in the order Myliobatiformes.

They are found worldwide in tropical to temperate marine waters, and a number of species have also penetrated into fresh water in Africa, Asia, and Australia. Members of this family have flattened pectoral fin discs that range from oval to diamond-like in shape. Their common name comes from their whip-like tails, which are much longer than the disc and lack dorsal and caudal fins.

All whiptail stingrays. This is a dried specimen coming from Philippines and is mounted in new design and created wood and glass vitrine with magnetic closure by One of a Kind.

The Mako Shark (Isurus sp.) exhibits remarkable variations in both shortfin and longfin species. The shortfin mako can grow up to 4 meters in length and weigh a staggering 570 kg. Adult specimens typically measure around 2.5 to 3.2 meters in length and weigh between 135 and 230 kg. This species displays sexual dimorphism, with females generally being larger than males.

The longfin mako shark closely resembles its shortfin counterpart, but possesses distinct characteristics such as larger pectoral fins, dark coloration around the mouth, and larger eyes. Shortfin makos are commonly found in offshore temperate and tropical seas across the globe, while the closely related longfin makos are typically observed in the Gulf Stream or warmer offshore waters like New Zealand and Maine.

These pelagic creatures inhabit depths ranging from the surface to 150 meters, often far from the shore but occasionally venturing closer to islands, inlets, or coastal areas. Notably, the Mako Shark is one of the few known endothermic shark species, capable of maintaining a body temperature higher than the surrounding water. It tends to avoid waters colder than 16°C.

While recorded human encounters with Mako Sharks are rare, it's important to note that large specimens can pose a potential threat. Exercise caution and respect when observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

This particular specimen hails from the waters of Madagascar and is expertly mounted on a base crafted from black lacquered wood. Embrace the captivating allure of this Mako Shark specimen, an extraordinary addition to any collection or decor project.

The Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is the only extant member of the genus Galeocerdo. It is a large macropredator, capable of attaining a length over five meters.

Populations are found in many tropical and temperate waters, especially around central Pacific islands. Its name derives from the dark stripes down its body, which resemble a tiger's pattern, but fade as the shark matures. The tiger shark is a solitary, mostly nocturnal hunter. It is notable for having the widest food spectrum of all sharks, with a range of prey that includes crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, squid, turtles, sea snakes, dolphins, and even other smaller sharks.

It also has a reputation as a "garbage eater", consuming a variety of inedible, man-made objects that linger in its stomach. It is considered a near threatened species because of finning and fishing by humans.

The Tiger shark is second only to the great white in recorded fatal attacks on humans, but these events are still exceedingly rare. This one was from Madagascar waters, mounted in a handmade brass support on a black lacquered wood base.

Shark backbone, not protected species, from Madagascar.

Supplied with black iron stand.

The "Flying Frog" Rhacophorus pardalis is one of the few species of frogs that can "fly" due to extensive webbing between its fingers and toes.

This characteristic allows it to glide from branch to branch, or across breaks in the forest canopy.

A beautiful species from Java, Indonesia.

A pair of Zebu horns from Indonesia, mounted in a handmade satin brass finish.

Unique decor piece, from exclusive One of a Kind design.

Victorian Taxidermy

Armadillos can be found in Texas, the southern United States, throughout Central America and in northern South America.

In keeping with the Victorian taste for exotic curiosities, fashionable ladies have worn these baskets on their arm and coordinated the silk lining with their outfits.

They were also used as sewing baskets from time to time.

This is a larger one, the tail forming the handle, lined with green silk fabric, Circa 1880.

Wedgefishes in the family Rhinidae. They are found in the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific with a single species (R. luebbert) in the eastern Atlantic.  The species are superficially similar and have often been confused. The various species can generally be separated by a combination of snout shape, vertebral count and exact colour (distribution of white spots, and presence/absence of a black spot at the base of the pectoral fin).

The largest species can reach about three meters and are among the largest species of rajiformes, but the smallest reach less than one-third of that size. The wedgefish prey upon small bony fish and invertebrates and have a very peculiar jaw that works like a crusher to eat shellfish.

This one was from Madagascar waters and is mounted on a black lacquered wood base.

Red hartbeest set of horns, in a handmade brass base, from Namibia.

Its a large African antelope of the family Bovidae. It has a longer face that other subspecies, with complex curving horns joined at the base. The average weight of a male is about 150 kg, and female is 120 kg.

Non CITES species.

A pair of Zebu horns from Indonesia, mounted in a handmade satin brass finish.

Unique decor piece, from exclusive One of a Kind design.

Shark backbone, not protected species, from Madagascar.

Supplied with black iron stand.

Impala horns, from Zimbabwe, in a walnut wood base.

The Impala is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa. Active mainly during the day, the impala may be gregarious or territorial depending upon the climate and geography. The impala is found in woodlands and sometimes on the interface (ecotone) between woodlands and savannahs; it inhabits places near water.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the impala as a species of least concern.

Non CITES species.