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African Tsessebe Shoulder Mount

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
African Tsessebe Shoulder Mount
For your consideration is a shoulder mounted African Tsessebe. Often referred to as a Topi, Sassaby, or Damaliscus lunatus, the Tsessebe is a species of antelope that grazes in the African continent. It is dubbed as the fastest antelope in southern Africa that can run at a speed of 90 km/hr. Tsessebes have a very rich and dark red coat of fur, with a dark undertone and darkly colored under parts for the most part, but light areas at the back of their hind legs and their abdominal areas. Like other hartebeest species, they have relatively small horns, curled back and slightly in. The measurements of this Tsessebe horns are:
Left Horn: 12 6/8"
Right Horn: 12 6/8"
The circumference of these horns are:
Left Horn: 7 2/8"
Right Horn: 7 1/8"
Overall this shoulder mount is in good condition with no signs of damage. The entire mount measures 21" L x 17" W x 35" H.*