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Circa 1940 Spotted Hyena (Crocuta Crocuta) Country House Pretoria South Africa
$2,042.60
£1,495
€1,755.88
CA$2,837.79
A$3,052.45
CHF 1,631.32
MX$35,979.68
NOK 20,567.09
SEK 18,802.23
DKK 13,119.40
About the Item
A well observed taxidermy head and neck mount of a large adult Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta), with glass eyes looking straight ahead.
Makers mark on the reverse of the shield P.E, this refers to J.R.IVY (PTY) LTD High Art Taxidermists of Pretoria South Africa
Circa 1940 in age, from the wall approx 44cm and 44cm in height, mounted upon a shaped African hardwood shield with a small numbered museum tag.
The Hyena is in untouched country house condition with no visible restoration.
Provenance: A Private Country House Collection in North Yorkshire
- Dimensions:Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lowestoft, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4612148304702
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