Vintage American alligator head taxidermy with original Alligator King tag

Genuine Louisiana Alligator Head – Natural Taxidermy Specimen

A carefully chosen piece from the cupboard.

$40.00

Ships with care from Pittsburgh ✨

Each item inside Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard is selected with intention—never ordinary, never without a story.

Some are handcrafted. Some are discovered. All are chosen to bring a little intrigue, beauty, or curiosity into your world.

A Genuine Piece of the Louisiana Bayou

Bring a little Louisiana wild into your collection with a genuine preserved alligator head sourced from a family-run Louisiana supplier with roots in the alligator industry dating back to 1970.

Each head is a real natural specimen, professionally preserved to showcase the distinctive scales, teeth, shape, and character of the American alligator. Because these are genuine specimens rather than manufactured replicas, no two will ever be exactly alike. Natural variations in coloration, shape, teeth, markings, and overall appearance are part of what makes each one unique.

These make wonderfully unusual additions to curiosity cabinets, oddities collections, rustic and Southern décor, natural-history displays, conversation-piece shelves—or anywhere that could use a little more bite.

Available Sizes

Small – 5–6 in.
A compact specimen that's easy to display on a shelf, desk, bookcase, or inside a curiosity cabinet.

Medium – 7–8 in.
A larger specimen with more visual presence while still being an easy size for tabletop or shelf display.

Measurements refer to the approximate length of the alligator head in inches.

Naturally One of a Kind

Please expect natural variation. The specimen you receive may differ somewhat from the representative photographs in coloration, markings, tooth placement, size, shape, and other naturally occurring characteristics.

Louisiana Heritage

Our supplier sources these specimens through their family's multi-generational Louisiana alligator processing business. According to the maker, their family has hands-on experience in the Louisiana alligator industry dating to 1970.

Each specimen includes its supplier identification/tag information and an Alligator King story card.

About Your Alligator's Identification Tag

Each genuine alligator head includes its accompanying identification and informational tag, which provides fascinating information about the specimen and Louisiana's regulated alligator industry.

The tag identifies the specimen as a real alligator head from an animal farm-raised for its skin and meat; the original eyes are replaced during preparation. It also explains the role of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LADWF) identification number assigned to farmed alligators and how that system helps document legally harvested animals.

The accompanying tag also discusses the American alligator's protected status and the regulations designed to safeguard the species and support its continued survival.

According to the identification information accompanying the specimen, the item was inspected and prepared in Louisiana in accordance with Louisiana state and U.S. federal regulations.

The identification/information tag shown in our photographs is included with the specimen.

Learn More About Louisiana Alligator Management

Curious about how Louisiana manages and protects its alligator population? The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries provides an excellent overview of the state's alligator management program, including conservation, regulated harvests, farming, and the systems used to maintain a sustainable wild population.

Learn more directly from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries:
Alligator Management | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Responsibly Sourced by Mrs. Bones

Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard does not hunt, trap, harvest, or personally collect the animal specimens sold in our shop. Our specimens are legally purchased from independent makers, suppliers, collectors, and other commercial sources. When sourcing and preparation information is available to us, you'll find it in the individual product listing.

Perfect for gifting, collecting, or keeping something a little unexpected for yourself.

Availability:

Some pieces are one-of-a-kind or limited in quantity. Once they’re gone, they may not return.

✔ Available online
✔ Carefully packed and shipped
✔ From our Pittsburgh-based curio space

From the Cupboard

Every piece you find here has a story behind it.
Some are gathered. Some are created. Some simply find their way here—when they’re meant to.

Nothing is mass-produced to fill shelves. Everything is chosen with intention, meant to feel like a discovery—not just another purchase.

What’s inside the cupboard is always changing. If something catches your eye, it’s worth holding onto—because once it’s gone, it may not return the same way again.

⏳ HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO claim it... don’t wait too long.

Not everything here is meant for everyone.

But the right piece has a way of finding the right person.

Curated, Not Mass Made

Each item is chosen for its story, character, and charm—not to fill a shelf. Every piece arrives with intention, never by accident.

Always Changing

The cupboard evolves constantly. What’s here today may be gone tomorrow, so every visit is a little adventure—discover something unexpected each time.