KZN: Taxidermy

24/09/2024

Happy Heritage Day from our team at Kzn Taxidermy 🇿🇦🇿🇦

“ Our culture and our heritage define our present and our future, so let’s be proud of our heritage today”!

01/05/2024

19/04/2024

We are proud to have delivered this beautiful Lion and zebra full mount at Wow Africa safaris - most definitely have a look at it when booking your next Safari

19/04/2024

lion Full mount in the making

19/04/2024

01/02/2024

End results of a magnificent Sable bull

25/01/2024

European mounts (skull mounts) glorify your hunted trophy by mounting it on a pedestal or shield , get it engraved or bleached

25/01/2024

At kzn taxidermy we specially cater to your needs , we change and modify mannican to your licking while keeping the authentic anatomy of your hunted species

25/01/2024

Eland bull - hunted in the Drakensberg mountains in Kwazulu Natal

07/02/2022

Here is something interesting - Zebra skin rugs are one of the most desired interior pinnacles you can have in your house. But, to know if you are paying a good price for quality is something you might need to learn.

There is a grading system on the skin which determines the quality of a zebra skin. Zebra skins are graded according to their overall condition. The fewer blemishes it has, the higher the grade.

The highest grade zebra skin is mentioned as a 'trophy grade' skin or an A grade skin. Next to trophy - or A grade skin, there is also B, and C grades. This has a win-win situation to it. The advantage is that if you purchase a C grade skin, it would still be a great investment because of the signs of life that stays.

What would the gap be between this A grade skin and a C grade zebra skin? Well, a C grade zebra skin would have a couple of imperfections like scars and blemishes, which doesn't mean you shouldn't buy one (it was a wild animal after all). Where an A grade zebra skin has little to none blemishes or scaring. This skin is the best of the best and would be virtually flawless. The A grade skin would most often be used on furniture rather than a C grade zebra skin.

Do you have a zebra skin rug or furniture, and what would you grade it as?

07/02/2022

This is our tanning section, mirroring one of our services on the KZN: Taxidermy website. I want to introduce you to the modern poise of an age old tradition that is taxidermy.

Taxidermy isn't just another job. You’re given a job and you do it, but, not us, Taxidermy entails way more. This is visual art where special detail puts a smile on our faces.

Even in the tanning process we make sure to look for any blemishes or scars during the process. It really is rewarding when the process is finished and the top and bottom of the tanned skin feels sturdy, heavy, and looks posh.

Putting in the extra effort, is totally worth it. Another reason I take pride in being a taxidermist - is when we’ve completed a tanning project, my co-artists feels just as proud, especially delivering quality results.

If you have tanned skin that you would like to show us, tell me in the comments or send me a picture, or send us an email on kzntaxidermy.com

28/01/2022

We've got an extra, devoted team to focus on the extra details on each and every trophy before they are ready.
Here, the White Rhino Shoulder Mount process is at its end stages.

As you can see, its a big animal, thus, a lot of detail is needed. We are very proud of this trophy and excited to share it with the KZN: Taxidermy community!

28/01/2022

Now here is a big animal for you. This is the white rhinoceros, the largest surviving rhino species. This shoulder mount is completely made from fiberglass, but its not what you think. Every detail was composed by taxidermist's skilled hands.

27/01/2022

23/01/2022

Something which cannot help but be noticeable is the stunning display of colours. But also notice the accuracy in shape from head to below the neck. Each mucle, each wrinkle, each hair, where it should be.

This magnificent creature is most accurately mounted and is definitely a satisfying moment captured in time.

23/01/2022

23/01/2022

With the giraffe being the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on earth, how could a mount of the giraffe fit inside your home?

Not everything has to be by the book. Working passionately on the finishing touches, the team eventually took a step back and smiled. The taxidermists made a creative decision to have this giraffe bull look back.

Because of this, the giraffe's neck appear to have a spiral bend, which is why the taxidermists decided to call this type of mount the "Spiral-shoulder Mount".

This original idea made it possible for you to fit a trophy of this size indoors. (The mount is also a thousand times more aesthetically pleasing).

23/01/2022

This is a left/front view of one of KZN: Taxidermy's most creative mounts: "The Spiral-shoulder Mount". The taxidermist made a very interesting decision to bend the Giraffe's neck to look back.