Tri-State Does it again, My taxidermist just sent me a pic of his latest leopard mount, thought some here might appreciate.

Don't see anything.

nice.

So what does a mount like that cost?

Wow ! need some space for that one, Very nice..

Really sublime, I loved spectacular .

Oscar.

It's hard to see, but the mopani tree is unbelievable, it is perfect.

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So what does a mount like that cost?

He just told me he charged the guy somewhere around $10,200, that is for lifesize leopard, lifesize warthog, tree and base.

Wonderful mount.

So what is the leopard looking at?

Nice looking mount but not my cup of tea.

You.

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So what is the leopard looking at?

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You.

exactly, thanks odie, I guess you can't make everyone happy

The mount is very imaginative however it would seem that the base detracts from it. Obviously the mass of the base is needed to balance the cantilevered weight of the pig and leopard.

Perhaps installing some springbok or other skins in the panels would help. The wood used in the panels is not of the same quality as the mount.

Also it could be less distracting if the kickboard was straight and not curvy.

However, if the room it is displayed in has other bases or furnishings like this perhaps it would fit in just fine.

Overall, a very fine mount.

Excellent Taxidermy, you won't find a taxidermist any better than Ben.

But, that woodwork is terribly gawdy, the top looks like a kitchen cutting board.

I took a very large leopard this year and a bushpig as well, I am thinking of a similar mount. But the entry fee may postphone it for a while.... beautiful mount though!

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the top looks like a kitchen cutting board.

Yes, brilliant!!! We can always use more counter space in the kitchen...hummm....

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Originally posted by Bill C:
Yes, brilliant!!! We can always use more counter space in the kitchen...hummm....

My leopard with a stienbok cost me $5600.

Dave

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My leopard with a stienbok cost me $5600.

Dave

let's see it.

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But, that woodwork is terribly gawdy, the top looks like a kitchen cutting board.

That was actually one of the things that attracted me to the mount. It gets old seeing the same old "production" pedistals with some dirt and grass piled on top of them or animal hide quilting inset in the panels. The entire pedestal is made out of solid hickory (light) and walnut (dark), This includes the laminated top. The only thing that I can see that I might change is make the individual pieces on the laminated top wider. I have to confess that I have always liked the "Boos" look. Either way, it is nice to see quality workmanship in the woodwork, base work & taxidermy.

I havn't figured out posting pictures. I can email a picture.

Dave

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I havn't figured out posting pictures. I can email a picture.

go to www.tinypic.com , hit browse and select the file (just like you were going to attach it to an email), then select the "resize" option under your file and size to the "15" screen (800x600)" and hit upload. Once they upload it highlight the "message board URL" and hit "ctrl C" on your keyboard, then go to your post and hit "ctrl V", this will paste the URL from tiny pic on your post and when you hit "post now" the pic will show up. It is super easy and once you figure it out you will enjoy this forum much more.

I've tried to post a photo a few times without seccess. My computer skills are one step ahead of solitare.

Dave

Posting for nopride2

Shot the leopard on June 26, 2008 on the first day of the hunt. Shot him
at 5 yards between the eyes. I was hunting with Karl Stumpfe of Ndumo
Hunting Safaris, He measures 16 4/16).

Sorry, but this mount just doesn't do it for me.


Posted 16 November 2009 23:10 Hide Post
The artistry and composition is outstanding !

There is one thing that concerns me, as a PH, when it comes to leopard mounts. The ears. Most clients shoot reasonably, hopefully large, males whose head shape is massive. His ears are relatively small by comparison. Any of you guys who have shot the cats I mention should look back at pics taken shortly after being shot, and then compare with the mounted trophy. I'd be interested to know how many guys agree with what I'm saying.

With this particular mount,the ear position is fine, but they don't compliment the facial contortions. When the ears are pinned back like this he is generally being threatened or warning something to stay away; his eyes therefore should be a little more closed, with a small snarled appearance of the lips.

I also wish taxidermists paid more attention to the muscular definition when mounting with a prey animal. A pig of this size is no walkover weight, and although a leopard is more than capable of lifting it, muscles are still needed.

Nonetheless, a great mount

I posted this comment under the Trophy Room forum. I'd be interested to hear what some of you guys think about the proportions of your leopard mounts.