Is it possible to have a shoulder or half lion mounted on a pedestal? Would this type of mount look out of place or funny?

I would like to see some pictures of one if anyone has any.

Thanks for your help.

I always thought this is how I would have a lion done, shows the muscular chest off nicely. Photo is from Artworks Taxidermy website.

would show you a really nice pedistal mount of a lion with hyena, but have never gotten into posting pictures here. I know there are directions on how to do it, but frankly to much and do not have time to do it. I would be glad to e-mail it to you though if you are interested or to anyone else who knows how the posting picture stuff works. It is one of a kind mount!

Adam.

If you email it to me (address in profile), I will be glad to post it.

Jim

Here is the mount that Adam posted about. He says that it was done by Taxidermy Art Studio, and was in his booth at SCI. Fantastic mount Adam, I am sure that it would look great in my trophy room .

My daughter just asked me if it was Simba from the "Lion King". Incredible mount!!!

Adam - That's really increadible!!!

To me, pedestal mounts always make the lion look like he was beheaded. I prefer either a rug, or better yet -- life-size -- and on today's market, a good lion is surely worth a life-size mount.

AD

I have seen some pedestal lion mounts that were really beautiful, there is one done by Animal Artistry in Reno that is fantastic. However--If I had only one lion trophy-which I do-there is no way that I could put that much time and money in a trophy without doing a lifesize-which I did. Now for the second or third-not too likely considering the state of lion hunting today, I might go with a pedestal mount. The other reason that I would go with a pedestal was if I just didn't have enough room.

Thanks Mbogo,Boss and M1. I love pedestal mounts for some reason myself, but also like the lifesize as well, so I guess it just depends on each person and what they like.

I saw a mount in the Intercontinental hotel in Jo'burg that was of a lion's front half, coming out of the wall with both front legs extended as if to catch something....it was great, but I agree with Allen....zebra/lion/leopard- don't give them the chop, go with a rug, rug/with mounted head, OR full mount!

I agree, for the kind of cash you have to put out to hunt a big kitty, a full mount just seems to do it more justice.

From McMicken's Taxidermy in Cartersville, Georgia.

Wow, that is a great mount---would need an extension to house it though...what was the price tag?
A good compromise is a rug w/mounted head, cheaper, less bulky but still shows the sharp end off!