Carved Orangutan Skull

Charles Hose Collection

Log #5725

Latin: Pongo pygmaeus

Size: Measures approx. 22cm x 17cm x 22cm

Description: Incredible Orangutan skull, carved by the Dayak peoples of Borneo Circa 1906. From the collection of famous Victorian expert Charles Rose (1863-1929).

This item has been found to be CITES exempt due to it's age under the antiques derogations act. It's "worked" state is also within the guidelines of the AHVLA's policy in regards to it's carving. We will supply a letter confirming it's legality from taxidermy law expert Kim Macdonald, who has inspected it, and liased with relevant authorities.

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