Bidspirit auction | Non-Typical Bull Elk Shoulder Taxidermy

Non-Typical Bull Elk Shoulder Taxidermy Pedestal Mount - NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING, PICK UP OR TRANSPORT ONLY - A full shoulder-mount taxidermy specimen of a non-typical bull elk (Cervus canadensis). The elk is mounted in a bugling pose, featuring an open mouth with a detailed recreation of the tongue and teeth. The animal is notable for its complex, non-typical antler structure, which exhibits significant mass and numerous points, including palmated growth on the left beam. The mount is supported by a floor pedestal base constructed from a natural wood stump with a polished finish. This stump is set within a rectangular wooden tray base containing artificial soil, dried moss, and foliage. The hide is composed of natural elk fur in varying shades of brown and tan, with darker, coarser hair around the neck and throat area. The specimen features inset glass eyes with dark pupils and brown irises. No manufacturer names, signatures, or taxidermy labels are visible on the mount or the pedestal. Antler spread: 60 inches at the widest point. Height: 84 to 85 inches from the floor to the highest antler tip. Depth: 72 inches from the rear of the pedestal to the furthest forward antler tip.