Southern Eland Trophy Taxidermy Mount

At the time of his scoring (1983), this Eland had the ninth-highest score in the SCI. A stunning mount with amazing details created by Jonas Brothers Taxidermy! He receives the highest rating of “World Class” due to the mount’s size and craftsmanship. His neck and dewlap (the skin flap on the chest) have superb lines, demonstrating the greatest level of craftsmanship.

This Southern (or Common) Eland is indigenous to the southern and eastern regions of Africa. This stunning bull was captured in East Africa. Their enormous size and distinctive horns, which are usually straight but also have a twist pattern, make them an excellent species to exhibit. (See the pictures attached.) Both males and females have horns that extend from the skull in a big “V.”

The dimensions of the mount are 63 inches high by 31 inches wide and 34 inches deep. He is suspended from a single, securely fastened anchor screw. Considering his size, give him plenty of room to be seen from various perspectives. With his head raised, he is staring into the room to his right.

This bull’s most notable characteristic is its enormous horns! Their bases are 11 2/8″ and 11 3/8″, and their measurements are 37 5/8″ and 38 1/8″ (inches). This amazing horse is paced by enormous horns that have a lot of mass to match their exceptional lengths. He would look fantastic as a feature piece or as a complement to any African or exotic collection. Knowing that you have one of the best specimens of this species in the entire world, display this trophy at your house, lodge, or place of business.

The largest and slowest species of antelope are the Eland. They are incredibly agile for their size! Their amazing leg power allows them to jump over a seven-foot hurdle while standing. There are numerous species of Eland in various parts of Africa. This article from the SCI website, https://safariclub.org/honoring-elands/, may be of interest to you for further details.