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African Wildlife Taxidermy, Colletts Wildlife Studio, Mount Selection & Trophy Display

Full Mounts vs Shoulder Mounts: Which Should You Choose?

Full Mounts vs Shoulder Mounts: Which Should You Choose? Full mount vs shoulder mount — it’s one of the biggest decisions a hunter makes when planning their trophy room. Each style offers its own advantages in terms of space, impact, cost, and artistic expression. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, we help hunters compare full mount vs [...]
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African Wildlife Taxidermy, Colletts Wildlife Studio, Trophy Transport & Logistics

How to Transport Your Trophies Safely Within Africa

How to Transport Your Trophies Safely Within Africa Transporting trophies in Africa is one of the most important steps in ensuring the quality of your final mount. Even perfectly skinned and cooled hides can be ruined during transport if they are handled incorrectly. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, we assist hunters and outfitters with best practices [...]
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African Wildlife Taxidermy, Colletts Wildlife Studio, Safari Planning & Trophy Care, Taxidermy, Trophy Care & Field Preparation

Common Trophy Preparation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Common Trophy Preparation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) Trophy preparation mistakes are far more common than most hunters realize, and they can completely ruin an otherwise successful safari. Even a world-class animal can be lost to poor field care, improper cooling, or incorrect skinning. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, we have seen many capes arrive [...]
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African Wildlife Taxidermy, Colletts Wildlife Studio, Safari Planning & Trophy Care, Taxidermy

Understanding African Antelope: Unique Features That Make Each Mount Special

Understanding African Antelope: Unique Features That Make Each Mount Special African antelope taxidermy is one of the most diverse and visually striking categories in the safari world. With dozens of species — from the elegant kudu to the powerful sable, the graceful impala to the secretive bushbuck — each antelope offers unique features that make [...]
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African Wildlife Taxidermy, Colletts Wildlife Studio, Safari Planning & Trophy Care, Taxidermy

How Seasonal Conditions Affect Trophy Quality in Africa

How Seasonal Conditions Affect Trophy Quality in Africa African trophy quality is influenced heavily by seasonal conditions such as heat, humidity, rain, and overall climate. Hunters often focus on species availability and safari dates, but few realize how much the time of year affects the condition of hides, horns, manes, and capes. At Collett’s Wildlife [...]
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African Wildlife Taxidermy, Colletts Wildlife Studio, Taxidermy, Trophy Display

Dangerous Game Taxidermy: What Makes It Special?

Dangerous Game Taxidermy: What Makes It Special? Dangerous game taxidermy demands more skill, precision, and artistry than almost any other type of African trophy work. Species such as buffalo, lion, leopard, hippo, and even crocodile require exceptional craftsmanship to capture their raw power, emotion, and physical presence. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, we specialize in dangerous [...]
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African Wildlife Taxidermy, Colletts Wildlife Studio, Taxidermy, Trophy Display

Skulls, European Mounts & Euro Shields: A Stylish Alternative to Shoulder Mounts

Skulls, European Mounts & Euro Shields: A Stylish Alternative to Shoulder Mounts African euro mounts have become a favourite among hunters who appreciate clean, modern trophy displays. Instead of full shoulder mounts, euro mounts showcase the skull and horns with elegant simplicity. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, we craft premium African euro mounts, skull plates, and [...]
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African Game Taxidermy, African Wildlife Taxidermy, Colletts Wildlife Studio, Handcrafted leather products, Taxidermy

Elephant Taxidermy and Hippo Taxidermy: The Challenge of Africa’s Giants

Elephant and Hippo Taxidermy: The Challenge of Africa’s Giants Elephant taxidermy represents one of the greatest artistic and technical challenges in the entire world of wildlife preservation. These massive animals — along with the equally impressive hippopotamus — demand specialized skills, custom sculpting, and a deep understanding of anatomy. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, our craftsmen [...]
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African Game Taxidermy, African Wildlife Taxidermy, Export & Shipping, Taxidermy

Dipping & Packing Explained: How We Prepare African Trophies for Export

Dipping & Packing Explained: How We Prepare African Trophies for Export Dipping and packing Africa services are essential steps in preparing safari trophies for international transport. Before a hide, skull, or horn can leave the country, it must undergo veterinary treatment, documentation, and secure packing. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, we work closely with licensed facilities [...]
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