I finally got around to finishing my first try at a European mount. I had the local sawmill cut the plaque from Black Walnut.

I like it nice job!

thats very nice, love the idea of the plaque compared to the usual sheild.
also like the contrast of the dark wood and the white skull, first time thats an outstanding job! congrats          

Beautiful work.

Yeah thats great! The black walnut really makes the skull stand out. Nice. Jim

Great contrast between the wood and mount....nice job.

Real nice job. I like the wood plaque.

Thanks for all of your comments. Here is the start of my next one.

Very nice!Bob did you fill the skull with something in order to mount it on the plaque?

Jimbob,
I just drilled a hole in the back of the skull inserted a nut and bolt. Then drilled a hole in the wood.

very nice :0)

very nice ,first class job!

That's a real good job! I really like the plaque! Well done!    

Very nice I have never seen one on dark wood before it looks good.

Slice of wood, nice idea.

good job!

neat!

Looks excellent!

Love the character in that second slab of walnut.  Very nice mounts  

Did you bleach the head or is it a bought scull from a taxidermy company? It looks very good. JOHN