Repurposing Bushbuck Flat skin

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To the taxidermists out there. I have a bushbuck flat skin that is backed with black leather cowhide. Due to changes, I no longer have space to hang it on the wall. I'm considering having a chair (from my mom's parents) re-upholstered using some Cape buffalo hide and the bushbuck.

What issues might I run into in separating the bushbuck flat skin from the leather backing if any? What other considerations should I have as I talk to upholsterers in my area? I've had the bushbuck draped on the chair and have been using the chair. The hair is comfortable and doesn't seem to be wearing thin anywhere.

The photo attached is of the flat skin draped on the chair I plan to re-upholster.

Thanks,

John
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The biggest concern will be HOW it is attached to the cowhide. Is it glued? sewed? and how will that affect the bushbuck hide in removing. The condition of the actual bushbuck leather will be the determining factor of course. Is it a good tan? Is it old? Will it tear? etc
 
Shot in 2011 and the hide is in very good condition today. Seems like it might be glued. I can pull the bushbuck hide away from the leather backing if I want to. Maybe I'll see if the upholsterer could leave the backing on it and incorporate it into the solution.
 
I would just leave the backing on and work with it the way it is. If you go to pulling glued hide apart the softer side will tear.
 

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