"Golden Boy"
DIMENSIONS:
* Size Rating: Large
* Total Width (Tip to Tip*): 61 inches or 5 ft 1 inch ( 154 cm)
* Total Vertical Height:23 inches ( 60 cm)
* Total Horn: 65 inches or 5 ft 5 inches ( 165 cm)
* Total Weight: 10 - 30 lbs
* Horns: Natural / Unpolished
* Museum Quality Cleaned
* See the listing images for a sizing guide
Golden Boy was the leader during the autumn months, his coat mirroring the golden leaves. The skull reflects the bounty and the beauty of harvest time, a symbol of abundance and preparation before the quiet of winter.
Holes will be patched prior to shipping.
PLEASE NOTE: Our thoughtfully curated home decor backgrounds are designed to help you envision how a longhorn skull will elevate your space, offering inspiration for your walls. To make your decision effortless, we provide detailed videos and precise dimensions so you can see exactly how the piece will fit in your home. At Raise Your Horns, we prioritize quality and elegance, delivering timeless art that's absolutely irresistible and speaks for itself! Our loyal customers—our raving fans—love the unique statement pieces we offer, and we’re confident we can help you find the longhorn skull of your dreams. Just check our reviews to see for yourselves. We focus on lifting you up with unmatched craftsmanship and style.
Owning a Longhorn Cow/ Steer/ Bull Skull
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Each Texas longhorn cow skull is truly majestic, 100% genuine, and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and polished to perfection to draw out their natural beauty. Each skull is completely unique, and priced based on their unique traits, size, rarity, and horn shape. When owning a longhorn cow skull, you honor their historical legacy, who symbolized strength, resilience, and perseverance. Longhorn cow skulls are versatile as gifts or home decor items, often used as anniversary gifts, wedding gifts, wedding guest book ideas, birthday presents, or to spice up a boring blank wall with a truly unique home decor wall furnishing. Pictures don't do justice for these natural wonders of art; and owning one is truly a rare privilege worthy of bragging rights to treasure for a lifetime.
→ So surprise your loved one with a unique gift that they will never forget or transform your home decor with the rustic elegance and allure of these magnificent one-of-a-kind pieces.
If you have any questions about determining the authenticity of the skull, please send us a message. We are happy to assist you in avoiding scams, even if you choose to buy from another seller. We are one of the few sellers offering genuine longhorn skulls. It's important to note that all horns and skulls may have minor blemishes from their natural state when the animal was alive.
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND A GUIDE TO DETERMINING AUTHENTIC LONGHORN SKULLS:
1. DAIRY COW SKULLS WITH OX HORNS WITH ROPES AND SCREWS: Some of the skulls listed here are actually dairy cow skulls fitted with ox horns, which are not original to the cow. These are cheap skulls from Mexico that cost $50 for a reason. If a “longhorn” skull requires screws or ropes for assembly or has a bump-like feature at the top, that’s a clear sign it’s not a real longhorn. In such cases, the head is likely a dairy cow’s head who was never born with horns. Don’t fall for this type of scam.
These are polled/fake longhorns and we unfortunately learned that in our first year of selling longhorns.
2. DAIRY COW SKULLS WITH MOLDED AND FAKE HORN CORES
These are dairy cow skulls fitted with molded longhorn cores, designed to deceive buyers into thinking they are genuine longhorns. The attached ox horns often break over time. You can usually spot these fakes because the skull's structure appears unnatural or strange. A real longhorn skull has natural horn cores and doesn’t require any bondo or artificial work like dairy cow skulls who was not born with horns.
3. WATER BUFFALO SKULLS WITH OX HORNS AND WATUSI HORNS
You can spot these fakes by comparing them to the shape of a water buffalo skull. Many of these skulls are sourced from Bali, where water buffalo heads are combined with ox horns or Watusi horns from Nigeria or Asia. The top of the head often resembles an upside-down letter "C," which is a clear giveaway since real longhorns do not have this shape. Additionally, some of these products are wrapped with rope to disguise their construction. You can also tell it’s a fake Texas longhorn by the face shape and features, which will look noticeably different and unnatural.
Be cautious when sellers describe their product as a “real steer bull skull” or “cow steer longhorn.” These terms are inaccurate and indicate a lack of knowledge on the seller's part and a lack of experience selling longhorn skulls.
Each type of longhorn is distinct:
* A steer is a castrated male longhorn, which allows him to grow the longest and largest horns.
* A bull is an intact male longhorn, whose horns are thicker, and his head is broader.
* A cow is a female longhorn, typically characterized by twisty, thinner horns.
* A heifer is a female longhorn who has not been exposed to male longhorns.
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Shipping from United States
Processing time
1-3 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and cancellations
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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Last Updated: December 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Horns Come Off and If So, How To I Re-Attach the Horns?
Yes, unless stated otherwise, all horns are shipped detached to reduce shipping costs.
To help identify which side of the head the horns belong to, we use identifying marks such as a colored sticker, or a small marking on the head or in packaging.
Re-attachment is then a matter of slipping the horn cap back onto the horn core, carefully and without force to avoid cracking or shipping. The base of the horns can be fragile, so just go slow.
Also, each horn has natural groves and can really only go back on one way, so it's hard to mess it up. Please refer to the pictures in the original listing for placement and shape.
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Are These Longhorn Skulls Authentic?
Yes, all our longhorn skulls are 100% authentic Texas Longhorn cow skulls. We source them responsibly from ranches and ensure they meet our quality standards. No polled skulls. No replicas. Each listing has an image on how you can spot a fake.
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How Much is Shipping and Will You Ship International?
We offer FREE domestic shipping & fragile packing services to customers in the United States.
We offer calculated international shipping, but prices depend on destination, and other factors.
We work with a 3rd party shipping provider for steep discounts, so please know that actual shipping prices should be much less than what Etsy estimates. If there is a difference in price, you will be refunded.
What is Your Ethical Sourcing Policy?
We are committed to ethical practices. Our cow skulls are sourced from ranches where the animals have naturally passed away, or are a by-product of the beef industry, or come from sustainable sources, ensuring minimal impact on the environment.
Why Do the Skulls Have Different Prices & Why Are You More Expensive Than Other Shops on Etsy?
The prices of our longhorn skulls vary based on factors such as size, condition, and unique markings. We aim to offer a range of options to suit different preferences and budgets.
We pride ourselves in our ability to source some truly rare and remarkable skulls. We've sold skulls that are over 100" inches wide, and some are even from famous longhorn breeders, with genetic traits that make their horns truly unique, beautiful and durable, unlike our competitor shops.
The process from pasture to home decor is an arduous one with expensive supply & sourcing costs, months of production effort to ethically source, clean, and prepare these skulls into beautiful home decor items fit to be hung on your wall.
Can I Customize My Longhorn Skull Before I Order?
While we don't offer extensive customization, we can accommodate some requests. Contact us before placing your order, and we'll do our best to meet your customization needs, such as laser engraving, painting, carving, or decorating.
NOTE: There will be be an additional cost for custom orders.
Can I Hang My Longhorn Skull on the Wall, and How Do I Do It?
Yes, our longhorn skulls are all ready to be hung on the wall. Each skull comes with a sturdy galvanized wire attached to the back on the head for secure mounting. Simply use appropriate hardware (screws, nails, or wall anchors) for your wall type to hang the skull securely.
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What Forms of Payment Do You Accept or Offer A Payment Plan?
We accept major credit/debit cards, PayPal, and other payment methods available through Etsy's secure payment system.
Etsy now offers an installment payment system called Klarna, so you can get your skull ordered now and make monthly payments over time.
Read for more information on Klarna:
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Do You Offer Returns or Exchanges?
We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. If your cow skull arrives damaged or not as described, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order. We'll work with you to arrange a return or refund. We do not offer exchanges. Refunds are only offered in the case of item damage. We cannot accommodate orders where the customer has simply changed their mind.
NOTE: All items are shipped with insurance, and refunds due to damage in shipment must be processed by our shipping provider. Proof of damage will be required to submit a claim.
What is Tip to Tip vs Total Horn? I Don't Understand.
Tip to Tip (commonly shown as TTT), is standard measurement in the Longhorn industry and is simply the total distance across the horn spread (from tip to tip), measured in feet or inches.
So if a listing says 8-ft TTT (and yes, we do get them this big), that's the total span (width) of the horns and a measurement to consider when sizing a longhorn skull for your space.
Total Horn on the other hand (TH), is a measurement taken along the back of the horn curvature following the total curvature of the horn. The total horn is always the larger of the two measurements.
Some skulls may have a short TTT, but a very long TH if they are swooping forward for example.
This is just another unique trait of the magnificent Texas Longhorn!
Reviews (1)
Average:
Apr 15, 2025
I made a previous order that, through no fault of the shop owner, was lost by UPS. The shop was very diligent in trying to track it down with no success. They worked with me and gave me several different options in order to make it right. They frequently communicated with me and kept me up to date every step of the way! The new skull I ordered is excellent condition and easy to hang! I will definitely me making future orders and highly recommend them!!
Jennifer Rose