Hey Tamuderek,
That really sucks to hear of your bad experience. At the risk of angering many of our fellow members from the area, this is not the first time hunters here (in the USA) have been terribly disappointed in the lack of quality of their mounts done in the African countries they hunted. I have seen these poor mounts shipped into Taxidermist's studios from Alaska through Texas, and it is really frustrating when I ask them why they decided to leave their trophies where they left them, and I'm told "The price was right."
In the long run, the lower price is then brought up to -- or surpasses -- the prices paid here at home, after the shipping of the trophies was figured in. That, and the deep disappointment in the outcome of the mounts ... low quality ... becomes the lesson learned.
And it's not just from hunters that hunt Africa. I have had clients take advantage of lower prices for mounts such as Elk out in the states they hunted them, only to be soundly disappointed when they finally get their mount shipped home to them, realizing too, that the "lower price" actually ended up higher than the price I quoted them!
That, and they had a trophy that was below standards in quality.
To avoid this, you must not only see the work they do, you should be aware of how they do the work. Also get as many references as you can from other hunters on the Taxidermist in question.
Anyway, here are of a couple of leads that may be of help!
RJ Simington
animalartsnw@charter.net
PRO Taxidermy
Klamath Falls, Oregon
541-883-2492
Kudu capes from good Southern Africa bulls taken last July. Bulls were 54 and 56. Capes are not tanned. $250 plus $40 shipping each. Respond directly to
kodiak_454@hotmail.com
From jwadventures
I have two Kudu and one Gemsbuck tanned capes for sale. Good condition $350 a piece
e-mail
j@jwadventures.com
Try this tannery:
SIVKO FUR INC TANNERY FOR TAXIDERMIST
3089 CR 119 CANISTEO NY 14823
607-698-4827 FAX 607-698-4344
EMAIL
ANNATSIVKO@YAHOO.COM
WANT MORE INFO VISIT OUR WEB SITE
Sivko Fur Inc.
OR CALL US IF YOU WANT ASK FOR ANN OR BOB
They often times put capes up for sale, and the last time he did have a Kudu cape for sale. Good luck!
Take care,
