Mallard duck skull (Anas platyrhynchos) This skull is from a

This skull is from a dead specimen found washed up on a beach

Superb and unusual antique carved bone totem pole

They are considered dangerous to handle because of their role in former funeral rites

This is a lovely item and one that I am very pleased to have owned as it is a real

Mallard duck skull (Anas platyrhynchos) This skull is from aThis is the skull from a mallard duck Anas platyrhynchos. Although the mallard is a very common duck with a wide distribution across temperate Europe, America and Asia, this specimen is from a captive bred duck. This skull has been beautifully cleaned and mounted. Unfortunately, the pterygoid bones are missing. A lovely example measuring 11cm in length.