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I don't want a shoulder mount, because the other half of the animal is so beautiful. I don't want to spend the money for a full body mount. What about a rug sewn with the face flat as they do with zebra and doing the skill and horns european style? Thank you | ||
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Pedestal with the backhid inlaid would incorperate most of the hide.. | |||
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Unfortunately, a flat-headed rug from any horned or antlered specimen will have unsightly holes in the top of the head skin where the horns or antlers grow from the skull, not to mention fairly noticeable seams where the skinning cuts were made to remove the head skin from around those horns or antlers. On a mount, these are much less noticeable due to the process of mounting the head. So ... like the song goes: "You can't always get what you want ...". A floor mounted pedestal would be your best bet!  John. Improving the Quality and Status of Taxidermy Since 1970. | |||
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A floor mounted pedestal sounds interesting. Is there any pictures that shows some examples? | |||
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I came across an interesting picture (which I am now, of course, unable to find!) of an oryx mount similar to a Euro mount, but with the facial skin intact on the top of the skull. Picture an oryx trying to hide underwater, with only the front of his face from nose to just back of the horns showing above the surface, and the horns themselves more or less parallel to the surface. This is a poor description but it`s the best I can do. The mount was very attractive and distinctive, taking up no more wall space than a true Euro mount. I am waiting for my own oryx to arrive from Africa, and I hope that my taxidermist can recreate this look. While taking full advantage of the striking facial pattern, it also leaves the entire skin for use as a flat rug or throw, lacking only the actual top of the head skin. | |||
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Here is my pedestal mount. Bob  There is room for all of God's creatures....right next to the mashed potatoes. http://texaspredatorposse.ipbhost.com/   | |||
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One thing I don't lack is wall space. JWM if you come arrcoss the picture please post it. Thank you. | |||
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What is being referred to here was not a mount per say, but more of an original sculpture item. From at least back in the 1930's, Jonas Brothers, Colorado made "The Jonas Plaque" ... an original sculpture made to hold horns of badly damaged horns or antlers, in species specific shapes ... very "Art Deco" and popular for its time!  More recently, Jonas Brothers in New York has recreated them for todays market, and calls them "Trophy Art". As seen, they are available in natural coloration ...   ... and in a bronze patina.  The old heads were either plaster or Hydrocal casts, or foundry bronze ... I'm not sure, and I can only assume they are now made in a polymer plastic of some kind. If bronze is offered it is most likely very expensive. At any rate, I think this may be what you're referring to. John. Improving the Quality and Status of Taxidermy Since 1970. | |||
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I know my opinion doesn't mean much, but I think those plastic jonss brother heads are aweful. I've seen them in person and have been less impressed. I can't imagine anyone who is serious about a trophy room or taxidermy even considering using something like this. | |||
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Now I'm thinking about a "Neck Mount" and saving the rest for a rug. Opinions? | |||
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Sounds like you should have shot two.  Then you could have done one rug and one mount. Neck mounts do not look very nice in my opinion. How about doing a full rug with a mounted head? you could hang the entire rug on the wall (tail up, head down) It would be unique that is for sure. Just don't put it on the floor or someone will get a horn through the leg or worse! Oryxhunter 1983 I agree with you on those plastic heads although you have to hand it to Jonas Bros for thinking outside the box. How about a pre fab carousel with all the major African plainsgame? You can just bolt all your horns to it and around you go! | |||
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Grafton, The full rug with a mounted head is something I thought about. At the top of the stairway to the second level of our home is a halfwall 36 inches high and 60 inches long (this is in a clearstory with one wall more than 30 high) Maybe the mounted head could face the stairway with the full rug draped over the 36 inch high wall. | |||
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I had my Bontebok made into a rug with the head mounted. It turned out excellent. However, a set of Oryx horns sticking out 34-40 inches might not look so good. LDK Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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David post that bontebok.. I'd like to see it for no other reason than to see what it came out looking like.. Those plastic heads by Jonas are just hidious. I could not imagine ever hanging one of those in my house. | |||
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David, I'd also like to see a picture of the Bontebok made into a rug with the head mounted. Thank you. | |||
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John B. Yes, those Jonas mounts are close to the one to which I was referring, but I don't think that it was one of those. The Jonas mounts incorporate the ears and eyes of the critter. The mount I saw did not. I'm also thinking that it was actual tanned skin, but can't be certain about that. John | |||
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Let me know what you need I am sure I have a couple in the salt somewhere around here. Happiness is a warm gun | |||
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Maybe a little late, but here is another idea. I can up with the idea, because I liked the way Gemsbuck look, and my taxidermist pulled it off for me.    One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. - Groucho Marx | |||
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Guys, due to the recent flood, I am not able to process and post pics currently. Maybe in the future when I rebuild. David Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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David, Thanks! I can wait because my hunt isn't until next March! I look forward to your pictures. Best wishes | |||
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David, How bad were you hit by the flood? I was wiped out by a hurricane in 1987 and know how bad that water damage can be. I hope you get squared away again soon......... I am headed to Nashville June 7th for orientation for my new job. Bob There is room for all of God's creatures....right next to the mashed potatoes. http://texaspredatorposse.ipbhost.com/ | |||
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Heres a double pedistal that really shows the animals nicely...shoot two  Max  | |||
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