Wall Trophies

Now, I am fully aware that this is nothing new, in fact, it is quite stale. I don't know if it's my Montanan roots, but I find faux animal trophies to be extremely attractive, and a constant curiosity for myself. There is a plethora of shapes and materials creating a humane connection to mans hunting, gathering and bragging traditions that can work with any room.

They can be as simple and elegant as a hand carved wooden head, returning a natural feel to the faux approach. The intricacies of the carvings show true talent and craft of the artist, and therefore tend to be on the more expensive side. The mount above is a large show-stopper from natalienorcross.com, going for $649. Two similar yet smaller mounts are available for $429 from Natalie as well. Another hand carved mount (below) can be found at honeyshine.com for $485.

To help modernize the idea of a faux mount even more, alternative materials and finishes can be applied, allowing the mount to fit into a diverse array of settings. The head below, from aandgmerch.com, is made of an eye catching aluminum for $199.

For a clean, Parisian approach, porcelain creates a modest and cooler application. The  rhino from michelevarian.com for $298 is a piece I love. A unique and quirky, yet surprisingly subtle addition to a space.

A softer approach can be done with cloth. Rachel Denny from Portland does an incredible job of introducing cute knits in a variety of colors, making the mount feel less trophy, and more pet-like. A perfect way to introduce a different texture and color to a room. (There are no direct prices on the site, yet I've read elsewhere they tend to go around $650.)

For a different approach to color and texture, the heads below create a very unique expression and construction of the traditional trophy. Made in Germany, and sold by utilitydesign.co.uk, the MDF shapes come un-assembled, but claim to be simple to put together with no use of glue. There are currently seven different models, each going for £27.50, roughly $35.00.

The mounts below are not only great constructed pieces for the wall, but double as hangers. Found at yliving.com the papa buffalo, $195, and the cub, $99, are available in white, black and orange. Other animals are available as well!

For something simple and economically reasonable, the trophy wall decal presented below is a great way to add to a plain wall, and is perfect for a smaller space. Not only is it trendy, but it is also a great way to avoid damaging the wall with holes! It is available in MANY colors for a low $22 at etsy.com.

While there seems to be a trophy out there for every taste, there is always the option of making your own. Be sure to check out tomorrows post, where I present a DIY wall mount trophy for  under $70!