My best Save to date, Huge 45yr old African Lion skin

Jerry Huffaker · Apr 22, 2010

This skin was found in an old taxidermist's shop after he passed away by his nephew. He wanted us to mount the Lion in Memory of his Uncle. As best we could figure the skin had been tanned for 45+ yrs, by New Method Fur Dressing. When I soaked it up, the ears and tail were like wet, soggy paper towel. The skin would pull apart like a piece of white bread. The nose pad was gone. The body and legs weren't too bad though , it did have some stretch so I did get it back out close to size. There are ZERO STITCHES , I pinned the entire mount. The skin was so soft it wouldn't sew. This mount wouldn't win squat at a competition it has many problems, but they are very excited that we did get in mounted and the family will enjoy for generations to come. If the cat guys want to critique that will be fine, but I did the best I could with what I had.

Marsh Master · Apr 22, 2010

Amazing save, Jerry, Beautiful cat.

Mr.T · Apr 22, 2010

I like it too. Makes me want one.

Justin P. · Apr 22, 2010

Excellent save!

Jerry · Apr 22, 2010

WOW!!! Looks great to me Jer. From where I'm looking, I would never know you had any problems. You are a talented man.

cooper669 · Apr 22, 2010

Beautiful lion. Great save.

Silverose01 · Apr 22, 2010

All I can say is wow and great save!

Wayne R · Apr 22, 2010

Amazing save, and look at the mane on that thing, beautiful job.

muscle20 · Apr 22, 2010

Really nice job !

Doylestudio · Apr 22, 2010

Congrats to you on saving such a wonderful and majestic animal Jerry! Who cares about comp. quality in certain
circumstances such as this. It would have been a waste and total shame to leave that skin alone for another 45 years.
JOB WELL DONE! Thanks for sharing.

Mike

LordRusty · Apr 22, 2010

So, Jerry ... was this the big guy your were having fun with last week?

Jerry,

He looks grand! Too bad about all the skin oxidation! But ... and this is the important part ... you DID save him, and with that, you saved some memories for a family! And that is priceless!! You took what was a disaster, and turned it into a Noble Beast. Well done, my friend ... well done!

John.

Daniel Callan · Apr 22, 2010

amazing, great save.

YOU DA MAN

Daniel M. · Apr 22, 2010

WOW!!! I'm very impressed that there are no stitches! Awesome save for sure. It's good that an animal like that didn't go to waste. Very, very nice, thanks for sharing, Daniel

alan webfoot · Apr 22, 2010

critique are you kidding whats to critique?? looks fantastic he has a look that says that wildebeast riiiiiight there will do just fine

joeym · Apr 22, 2010

Awesome!

John C · Apr 22, 2010

Wow awesome

Matt · Apr 22, 2010

Jerry, just when I thought I couldn't be anymore impressed with your work! Very nice, you did an outstanding job as usual! I am sure they will be very happy with it.

DeeCee · Apr 22, 2010

That's sweet Jerry, Very Nice save!!

Curt · Apr 22, 2010

Way to go.

Brian · Apr 23, 2010

wow, that sucker is awesome. looks perfect to me. id love to own that! great job!!!!

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