Bidspirit auction | Novelty Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Cowboy Opossum

Novelty Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Cowboy Opossum Mount - A novelty taxidermy mount featuring a North American opossum (Didelphis virginiana) presented in an anthropomorphic seated pose. The specimen is styled as a western outlaw or cowboy, wearing a black felt hat and clutching a large prop revolver. The prop firearm is constructed with a metallic-finished frame featuring cast scrollwork detailing, a wood-grain textured grip, and a small five-pointed star emblem affixed to the butt of the grip. The animal is mounted upon a simple L-shaped wall shelf composed of rough-cut, weathered timber. A thin tail extends below the shelf. No maker marks, labels, or signatures are visible on the specimen, the prop, or the wooden mounting. Across the wooden base: 11 1/2 inches Height from bottom of shelf to top of hat: 19 inches.