A Texas Longhorn skull mount is not a piece of décor you impulse-buy. It is a significant purchase, a large object that requires wall space and structural support, and something you will look at every day once it is hung. Getting the sizing and installation right matters. Here is a complete guide.
Our Collection
Every skull in our collection is from a genuine Texas Longhorn raised, harvested, and processed in Texas. 100% Product of the USA. We do not carry imported imitations or decorative reproductions. The horns are real, the skulls are real, and each one is unique.
Current inventory spans from a 66-inch mount ($599) to a 118-inch mount ($1,200), with most inventory concentrated in the 80 to 88-inch range — the most popular sizing for residential use. The measurement refers to horn tip-to-tip span.
Choosing the Right Size
The standard sizing guideline is that a wall-mounted object should span no more than two-thirds the width of the wall it is on. Measure the wall width before ordering.
- 66 inches: Studies, offices, smaller rooms, or walls under 8 feet wide. Manageable to hang alone, significant enough to read as a statement piece from across a small-to-medium room.
- 80 to 81 inches: Living rooms, dining rooms, entryways with 10+ foot walls, and bar or restaurant settings. This is the residential sweet spot — wide enough to command a room but not so large it overwhelms a standard-sized residential space.
- 86 to 88 inches: Large residential great rooms, commercial spaces, restaurants, and bars with high ceilings. This size stops people mid-sentence. It belongs in a space where the architecture can accommodate the scale.
- 118 inches: Commercial, lodge, or large estate applications. Requires high ceilings (10 feet minimum), a dedicated wall, and two-person installation minimum.
Installation
Mounts in the 80-inch-and-above range require stud support — do not hang them on drywall anchors alone. Locate the studs in the wall, use hardware rated for the weight of the mount, and consider a ledger board for mounts over 88 inches that distribute weight across multiple studs. The hardware included with each mount is appropriate for standard stud walls. Consult a stud finder and a level before drilling.
Care
Keep mounts away from direct sunlight, which fades and dries bone over time. Avoid high-humidity environments. Occasional dusting with a dry cloth is the only maintenance required.
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