Antique Mounted Ostrich Foot
This taxidermy ostrich foot is likely from the late 19th-early 20th century when the height of Victorian & Edwardian fascination with exotic animals and taxidermy was at it’s peak.
This unique antique was most likely used as a novelty desk ornament or paperweight.
Such items as this were particularly popular during colonial times, when exotic animals were brought to Europe and North America from Africa. This specific piece, with the dice on top, suggests it was used humorously, blending the macabre oddity with a bit of sport and luck.
✢This item can be sipe as it is not too fragile.
Measurements: 11.5×10×8”. About 7 pounds.
This taxidermy ostrich foot is likely from the late 19th-early 20th century when the height of Victorian & Edwardian fascination with exotic animals and taxidermy was at it’s peak.
This unique antique was most likely used as a novelty desk ornament or paperweight.
Such items as this were particularly popular during colonial times, when exotic animals were brought to Europe and North America from Africa. This specific piece, with the dice on top, suggests it was used humorously, blending the macabre oddity with a bit of sport and luck.
✢This item can be sipe as it is not too fragile.
Measurements: 11.5×10×8”. About 7 pounds.
This taxidermy ostrich foot is likely from the late 19th-early 20th century when the height of Victorian & Edwardian fascination with exotic animals and taxidermy was at it’s peak.
This unique antique was most likely used as a novelty desk ornament or paperweight.
Such items as this were particularly popular during colonial times, when exotic animals were brought to Europe and North America from Africa. This specific piece, with the dice on top, suggests it was used humorously, blending the macabre oddity with a bit of sport and luck.
✢This item can be sipe as it is not too fragile.
Measurements: 11.5×10×8”. About 7 pounds.
