Exploring the liminal tension between metamorphosis, mortality, and psychological obsession. Drawing deliberate inspiration from Salvador Dalí’s surrealist skull motif, this piece transcends traditional taxidermy through dimensional deconstruction.
An authentic Death’s-head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos) is preserved in full wing spread. Its natural thoracic skull marking is physically elevated with an individually hand-carved natural pearl skull—uniting the organic chitin of the moth with the iridescent luster of carved nacre. A quiet, defensive talisman suspended in deep space.
// CRAFTSMANSHIP & DETAILS
Hand-Carved Pearl Skull Inlay: Sculpted from natural organic pearl, revealing delicate cranial anatomy and pearlescent fire that shifts under direct light, seamlessly mounted into the specimen’s thorax.
Entomological Preservation: Real preserved Death’s-head Hawkmoth, prepared with symmetrical wing spread highlighting rich ochre-yellow and carbonized brown banding.
Unmounted Presentation: Preserved free of frames, mats, or glass barriers, allowing full tactile inspection and versatile placement into private bell jars, cabinets, or bespoke displays.
// TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan Dimensions
Approx. 105 mm – 125 mm (Natural Variance)
Inlaid Centerpiece
Hand-Carved Natural Pearl / Nacre Skull (Approx. 8–10 mm)
Ships in reinforced, shock-absorbing packaging to ensure the fragile wings, antennae, and pearl inlay arrive safe during international transit.
Custom piece: Individually hand-mounted and assembled, dispatched within 7–10 business days.
Fully tracked global shipping service provided upon dispatch.
CURATOR’S NOTE: Keep away from prolonged direct UV exposure and excessive humidity to preserve wing pigmentation and natural nacre sheen. Handle with care using entomological tweezers or at the thoracic base. Each pearl skull exhibits organic carving variations.
7 reviews for DEATH’S-HEAD HAWKMOTH // CARVED PEARL SKULL
Rated 5 out of 5
Jasper D –
Schitterend werk
Rated 5 out of 5
Lukas Meier –
Schaurig schön
Rated 5 out of 5
Louise –
Une pure pièce de cabinet de curiosités.
Rated 5 out of 5
Maximilian –
Geschenk für einen echten Horror Fan kam mega an, totale Begeisterung
Rated 5 out of 5
Éléonore Dumas –
L’ambiance Silence des agneaux est folle
Rated 5 out of 5
Sarah K –
Best Silence of the Lambs homage
Rated 5 out of 5
Tyler Ross –
The contrast between the moth wings and the carved pearl skull is gorgeous.
Jasper D –
Schitterend werk
Lukas Meier –
Schaurig schön
Louise –
Une pure pièce de cabinet de curiosités.
Maximilian –
Geschenk für einen echten Horror Fan kam mega an, totale Begeisterung
Éléonore Dumas –
L’ambiance Silence des agneaux est folle
Sarah K –
Best Silence of the Lambs homage
Tyler Ross –
The contrast between the moth wings and the carved pearl skull is gorgeous.