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Bushbuck / Hyena / Elephant tusks and tail
17 March 2010, 15:12
A.DahlgrenBushbuck / Hyena / Elephant tusks and tail
Just got a mail from Lifeform in SA, i dont know much about taxidermy but i think it looks good. ( They will change the ivory pedestals to oak wood as the bushbuck base).
17 March 2010, 18:58
AndersLooks very good! I guess you can't wait to get them home!?
If I remember right you have a very classic looking english style trophy room/rooms. They will fit perfect!
17 March 2010, 19:13
tendramsOOH! I am no elephant expert, but that looks like a damn nice set of teeth! Congratulations!
17 March 2010, 19:57
matt uAnton,
Those are very nice tropies!
I know you are ready to get your tusk home
17 March 2010, 21:22
L. David KeithNice trophies Anton! Your Elephant is outstanding!
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18 March 2010, 01:15
impala#03ANTON,
I had very good luck with Lifeform Taxidermy in the past. A very nice lady named Claire Sands took very good care of my business with them.
18 March 2010, 02:42
A.DahlgrenThanks, yes the service from Lifeform is by far the best ive had.
18 March 2010, 09:17
MolepololeAnton,
All of them look fantastic. The tusks are outstanding! I'd love to see more photos of them when you have them arranged in your very tastefully decorated home, and away from the chartreuse green background of the Lifeform shop. Your little cigar room is one of my favorites!
Glen
18 March 2010, 16:44
Jack D BoldAnton,
Those overgrown teeth are awesome. I really like the bases - nice touch. If I remember, you also posted an incredible video of your hunt. Well done again!
Please be aware that in the USA, importing "worked" ivory is illegal. I had heard that putting tusks on bases was cause for seizure by the fish cops.
You may want to double check with your officials. I sincerely hope that your laws are a bit more enlightened than our own.
Good luck!
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18 March 2010, 20:59
A.DahlgrenJack: Thanks for the info, i have also heard that about USFWS. I have not heard anything like that about importing into Europe. Any Europeans out there ?
18 March 2010, 23:28
SevenxbjtVery nice trophies.
21 March 2010, 07:36
SafariTracker4868Great trohies Anton!!!
You had one great ele hunt for sure!
22 March 2010, 05:47
Equinsu OchaThey all look great Anton, but those tusks are just plain AWESOME!! They look fantastic.
Congrats buddy!
22 March 2010, 07:07
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23 March 2010, 07:35
safari-lawyerAnton:
They are fabulous. I know you will enjoy them for the rest of your days.
Will J. Parks, III
23 March 2010, 08:23
RBHuntI really like that elephant tail.
23 March 2010, 18:44
Bryan ChickYour trophies look good. I like the turned handle on the tail: mine is just a tail; may try to have a handle fitted.
01 June 2010, 07:51
safari-lawyerAnton:
Do you have your trophies home yet?
Will J. Parks, III
01 June 2010, 15:01
A.DahlgrenNo, I shipped them with boat so it will take ~ 7-8 weeks
I will try to put up some more photos - I have a buff shouldermount and a couple of elephant foot stools / ears and some other things also.