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African Mounted Bushbuck Horns
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African Mounted Bushbuck Horns

1900 - 1920
Description

An impressive set of African Bushbuck horns mounted to a good quality oak shield. It has its original plaque labelled "Bushbuck. Abyssinia. 1923".

They are in very good condition. There are a few small marks and knocks here and there but no major damages and they display well with a lovely patina.

Approximate Measurements :

Depth : 12” / 30cm

Shield : 9" / 23cm x 13" / 33cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mounted Bushbuck Horn Plaque to the 1920s.

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SA1221652
Description
An impressive set of African Bushbuck horns mounted to a good quality oak shield. It has its original plaque labelled "Bushbuck. Abyssinia. 1923".

They are in very good condition.

“
There are a few small marks and knocks here and there but no major damages and they display well with a lovely patina.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Approximate Measurements :

Depth : 12” / 30cm

Shield : 9" / 23cm x 13" / 33cm

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mounted Bushbuck Horn Plaque to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221652
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base.
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Archive I A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base.

African Mounted Bushbuck Horns

Archive II A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base. View II
Archive III A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base. View III
Archive IV A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base. View IV
Archive V A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base. View V
Archive VI A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base. View VI
Archive VII A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base. View VIII
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A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base.
African Mounted Bushbuck Horns
Ref: SA1221652
A pair of spiralled black bushbuck horns attached to a bone skull fragment, mounted on a dark shield-shaped wooden plaque with a small inscribed brass label at the base.
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Taxidermy mounts became prominent in the 19th and early 20th centuries as scientific study, natural history collecting, and exploratory expeditions expanded. Skulls and horns were preserved and mounted on wooden backing boards as decorative items for natural history cabinets, private libraries, and country houses.

Traditional mounts consist of natural bone skull fragments and keratin horn structures. These are securely fastened to carved timber shield plaques, typically made from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, and frequently feature brass or painted metal identification plates.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit natural bone discolouration, fine age lines in the keratin horns, and hand-cut timber backing plaques. Stamped or hand-engraved brass labels, period fixings on the reverse, and consistent patina across materials also indicate age.

Horn mounts are commonly integrated into modern interiors as architectural accents within gallery walls, placed above doorways, or styled alongside framed prints in dark academia libraries, hallways, and study spaces.

Keep the mount in a dry environment away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and excess moisture to prevent cracking. Clean bone and horns using a soft, dry bristle brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners.
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