An impressive 20th century taxidermy specimen of a shoulder mounted Black Wildebeest (Antelope family) This very fine and clean example of the taxidermists craft measures: Depth (from wall out) 74cm x Height (from chest to horns) 59cm. Wall mount ready.
The Gnu "The g-nicest work of g-nature in the zoo” Dutch settlers on their way to the South African interior named this species “wildebeest” due to their resemblance to wild cattle. Another common name of this species “gnu” is said to have originated from the Hottentot name t’gnu, which refers to the repeated calls of “ge-nu” made by the male during the mating season.
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