”Hur ett montage ska se ut bestäms när kunden har nedlagt viltet, innan viltet skinnas/bärgas.”
Vi anlitar en lokal konservator i Sydafrika för att beställa Dip & Pack samt erhålla alla nödvändiga tillstånd att exportera troféerna samt få in dem till Sverige/EU.
Dip & Pack är den minsta process som krävs av statliga bestämmelser för att sterilisera djurdelar innan ett exporttillstånd kan utfärdas. Det är därför ett krav för allt troféarbete som ska exporteras. Endast utvalda veterinärgodkända anläggningar kan utföra dip & pack-tjänster. Karoo Taxidermy är en veterinärgodkänd Dip & Pack-anläggning som erbjuder experttroféberedningstjänster efter behov. På grund av den här tjänstens karaktär kan Dip & Pack vara mycket tidskrävande när det gäller de administrativa processer som krävs för att de relevanta tillstånden ska kunna utfärdas av den statliga avdelningen utöver de nödvändiga resultaten i behandlingen av troféerna. Denna del av konservatorsarbetet är tyvärr oundviklig och du kommer att bli debiterad en avgift per djur för dip & pack-tjänsten. Transporten mellan rangen/outfittern och lokala konservatorverkstaden ingår i dygnskostnaden och ombesörjs av oss/arrangören. Det finns även andra lokala konservatorer och deras priser & kvalité kan variera. Valet av konservator är alltid kundens och vi letar ständigt efter den bästa konservatorn och bästa priserna. I regel tar den lokala konservatorn förskottsbetalning och påbörjar ordern först när kunden har meddelat sina önskemål om hur troféerna/skinnen skall bearbetas, fått offert, bestämt sig och betalat fakturan för det beställda arbetet. Hur ett montage ska se ut bestäms när kunden har nedlagt viltet, innan den skinnas. Vanligaste montagen är:
- European mount (kokat, blekt skalle med horn på sköld),
- Shoulder mount (bogmontage),
- Full mount (helmontage).
Men sen finns det med tonvis av fantastiska kreationer på hur man sätter ihop ett montage. När detta arbete är klart och alla handlingarna (veterinärsbesiktningshandlingar, CITES, exporttillstånd mm) är på plats (ca: 6–12 månader), beställer vi hemleveransen av troféerna.
2.Vidare så anlitar vi NTG Trophy för transport av de packade troféerna. NTG Trophy ombesörjer hämtningen i Sydafrika, export ur Sydafrika samt transport och införtullning till EU (Köpenhamn). Priset för deras tjänster är lite beroende av vikt och storlek av försändelsen samt om kunden väljer båt eller flygfrakt. Frakt och införtullning kan ta allt emellan 3 – 12 veckor beroende val av transport. Vi rekommenderar flyg om man har bråttom. Det är lite dyrare men inte så mycket som man skulle tro. Självklart får vi in offerter från speditören innan valet görs.
3.När kunden har betalat speditörens faktura kan vår svenske konservator hämta godset, besiktiga det och slutföra de montage som kunden har beställt. Vi samarbetar med auktoriserade Konservator Svante Andersson – Bäckhaga konservatorteknik. Han är officiell trofémätare för Safari Club International och driver ett modernt konservatorföretag i Växjö och anses, av oss, vara en av de bästa i Norden. De utför alla sorters konservatorarbeten med hög kvalitet, humana priser och har brett kunnande och lång yrkeserfarenhet. Till Svante meddelar kunden om hur de önskar ha montagen enligt punkten 1 härovan. Det finns ett hav med bilder på nätet och en hel del på Bäckhaga konservatortekniks hemsida där ni kan få inspiration. Titta gärna innan avresa så ni får en ide. 
Man kan även välja att låta den lokala konservatorn göra hela montaget på plats i Afrika. Vi har valt att inte göra så dels för att det inte blir billigare, arbetet behöver inte bli bättre, transporten av färdigmonterade troféer blir dyrare och så vill vi även gynna svenska konstnärer/företag. Det enda plus som vi har sett hittills är att kunde kan tjäna några månader. Vi kan bara rekommendera. Det är kunden som gör valet!
Shoulder mounts and pedestal mounts explained
Shoulder or pedestal mounts with an 1/8 , 1⁄4 or a 1⁄2 turn to the right (figure 1)
- 1/8 turn to the right: If you were to stand directly in front of a shoulder or pedestal mount trophy that has an 1/8 of a turn to the right, its head will be turned very slightly (±12° from the centerline) to the right from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking very slightly to your left side.
- 1⁄4 turn to the right: If you were to stand directly in front of a shoulder or pedestal mount trophy that has an 1⁄4 of a turn to the right, its head will be turned slightly (± 23 ° from the centerline) to the right from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking slightly to your left side.
- 1⁄2 turn to the right: If you were to stand directly in front of a shoulder or pedestal mount trophy that has an 1⁄2 of a turn to the right, its head will be turned strongly (± 45 ° from the centerline) to the right from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking strongly to your left side. A 1⁄2 turn is usually not desirable on many of the species.
Shoulder or pedestal mounts with an 1/ 8 , 1⁄4 or a 1⁄2 turn to the left (figure 1)
- 1/2 turn to the left: If you were to stand directly in front of a shoulder or pedestal mount trophy that has an 1/8 of a turn to the left, its head will be turned very slightly (± 12° from the centerline) to the left from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking very slightly to your right side.
- 1⁄4 turn to the left: If you were to stand directly in front of a shoulder or pedestal mount trophy that has an 1⁄4 of a turn to the left, its head will be turned slightly (± 23° from the centerline) to the left from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking slightly to your right side
- 1⁄2 turn to the left: If you were to stand directly in front of a shoulder or pedestal mount trophy that has an 1⁄2 of a turn to the left, its head will be turned strongly (± 45° from the centerline) to the left from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking strongly to your right side. A 1⁄2 turn is usually not desirable on many of the species.
Dip & pack processing procedures
Dip & pack procedures with regards to trophies intended for taxidermy mounts
During the taxidermy mounting process by your local Taxidermist, only the skull cap (the part of the skull where the horns are attached) is used, not the entire skull. (Refer to the pictographic illustration below). To prepare, and ensure a far more effective system of processing your Dip & Pack trophy shipment, we would recommend that you allow us to “skull cap” your trophies which you are planning to have taxidermy mounted (shoulder/wall pedestal/pedestal/full mounts) by your local taxidermist. We will trim (skull cap) the skulls in such a way as to remove the excess bone matter and leave only the part required, so your taxidermist receives only the part of the skull he needs. Your taxidermist will still be able to precision trim the semi-prepared skull-capped skull to his exact requirements as may be dictated by his choice of manikin, etc. By allowing us to trim (skull cap) your intended taxidermy mounts, we will be in a position to provide a more effi- cient service by ensuring the effective removal of all membrane, unwanted tissue, fats etc. and the skulls will also be degreased and prepared in a superior manner. Furthermore, these skulls will not run the risk of attracting bugs/ insects in future years to come. This will also allow for faster cleaning and drying time and therefore earlier delivery to you, reducing crate weight and ultimately a saving for you on shipping costs.
Dip & pack procedures with regards to trophies intended for european mounts
In case you prefer your local taxidermist to do a European Mount on specific trophies, please advise as soon as possible. This will enable us to prepare your skull in the appropriate manner for a European Mount, i.e. not skull- capped. This will ensure that the correct methods and procedures for European mounts are followed and that the important nose and lip bones are secured and wrapped correctly when being packed. We would be most grateful if you could advise us at your earliest convenience how to proceed with your Dip & Pack order, so that we can prepare your trophies promptly and efficiently.
Skull cap pictographic illustration
Instructions for wall pedestal mounts explained
*Wall pedestals can either be a right turn or a left turn. *There are different directions within the right and left turns.
Wall pedestal – right turn
- A right turn looking straight put simply means that the left shoulder of the animal is against the wall and the animal is looking straight out from the wall (90° turn). Therefore, if you were to stand directly in front of the animal it would be looking straight at you.
- 1/8 turn to the right: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1/8 turn to the right, the animal would then be looking over your left shoulder, its head turned very slightly away from the center (as if the animal might want to ”look behind” itself).
- 1⁄4 turn to the right: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1⁄4 turn to the right, the animal would then be looking over your left shoulder, its head turned slightly away from the center, but a more pronounced turn (as if the animal might want to ”look behind” itself).
- 1⁄2 turn to the right: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1⁄2 turn to the right, the animal would then be looking over your left shoulder, its head turned quite extreme- ly away from the center (as if the animal might want to ”look behind” itself).
- 1/8 turn to the left: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy thatis a 1/8 turn to the left, the animal would then be looking over your right shoulder, its head turned very slightly away from the center (as if the animal might want to look ahead).
- 1⁄4 turn to the left: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1⁄4 turn to the left, the animal would then be looking over your right shoulder, its head turned slightly away from the center, but a more pronounced turn (as if the animal might want to look ahead).
- 1⁄2 turn to the left: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1⁄2 turn to the left, the animal would then be looking over your right shoulder, its head turned its head turned quite extremely away from the center (as if the animal might want to look ahead).
Wall pedestal – left turn
- A left turn looking straight put simply means that the right shoulder of the animal is against the wall and the animal is looking straight out from the wall (90o turn) Therefore, if you were to stand directly in front of the animal it would be looking straight at you.
- 1/8 turn to the right: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1 / 8 turn to the right, the animal would then be looking over your left shoulder, its head turned very slightly away from the center. (as if the animal might want to look ahead)
- 1⁄4 turn to the right: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1⁄4 turn to the right, the animal would then be looking over your left shoulder, its head turned slightly away from the center, but a more pronounced turn (as if the animal might want to look ahead).
- 1⁄2 turn to the right: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1⁄2 turn to the right, the animal would then be looking over your left shoulder, its head turned its head turned quite extremely away from the center. (as if the animal might want to look ahead)
- 1/ 8 turn to the left: If you were to stand directly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that isa1/8 turntotheleft,theanimalwouldthen be looking over your right shoulder, its head turned very slightly away from the center. (as if the animal might want to ‘look behind’ itself)
- 1⁄4 turn to the left: If you were to stand di- rectly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1⁄4 turn to the left, the animal would then be looking over your right shoulder, its head turned slightly away from the center, but a more pronounced turn. (as if the animal might want to ‘look behind’ itself)
- 1⁄2 turn to the left: If you were to stand direct- ly in front of a wall pedestal trophy that is a 1⁄2 turn to the left, the animal would then be looking over your right shoulder, its head turned its head turned quite extremely away from the center. (as if the animal might want to ‘look behind’ itself)
Instructions for full mounts explained
Full body mounts, or Full mounts for short, can either have bases that will be able to stand free on the floor or on a flat surface, or it can have bases that can be hung on a wall. Wall bases are viable for small to medium sized species. Please indicate whether you prefer to have your Full mount with a floor or wall base when confirming your instructions.
Full mounts are explained in degrees in order to eliminate confusion.
- Looking Straight (0°): If you were to stand directly in front of a full mount trophy that is looking straight, its head will be looking parallel to the body of the mount. The animal would then be looking straight at you.
- Turned to the right looking 45°: If you were to stand directly in front of a full mount trophy that is turned 45° to the right, its head will be turned 45° from the 0° centerline to the right from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking 45° from the 0° centerline to your left side.
- Turned to the right looking 90°: If you were to stand directly in front of a full mount trophy that is turned 90° to the right, its head will be turned 90° from the 0° centerline to the right from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking 90° from the 0° centerline to your left side.
- Turned to the right looking 135°: If you were to stand directly in front of a full mount trophy that is turned 135° to the right, its head will be turned 135° from the 0° centerline to the right from the trophy’s perspec- tive. The animal would then be looking slightly to its back 135° from the 0° centerline to your left side.
- Turned to the right looking 180°: If you were to stand directly in front of a full mount trophy that is turned 180° to the right, its head will be turned 180° from the 0° centerline to the right from the trophy’s perspec- tive. The animal would then be looking completely over its back 180° from the 0° centerline, your left side.
- Turned to the left looking 45°: If you were to stand directly in front of a full mount trophy that is turned 45°to the left, its head will be turned 45° from the 0° centerline to the left from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking 45° from the 0° centerline to your right side.
- Turned to the left looking 90°: If you were to stand directly in front of a full mount trophy that is turned 90°to the left, its head will be turned 90° from the 0° centerline to the left from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking 90° from the 0° centerline your right side.
- Turned to the left looking 135°: If you were to stand directly in front of a full mount trophy that is turned 135° to the left, its head will be turned 135° from the 0° centerline to the left from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking slightly over its back 135° from the 0° centerline, to your right side.
- Turned to the left looking 180°: If you were to stand directly in front of a full mount trophy that is turned 180° to the left, its head will be turned 180° from the 0° centerline to the left from the trophy’s perspective. The animal would then be looking completely over its back 180° from the 0° centerline, to your right side.
Wall Base: Left turn, looking 45°
Floor Base: Right turn, looking 90°
2022 Euro pricelist
Zero VAT on trophies exported samt Denna prislista tillhör Karoo Taxidermy och fungerar som en fingervisning. Vi förhandlar kontinuerligt med de bästa konservatorerna i Sydafrika och väljer den som passar gruppen bäst efter kriterierna bäst kvalité, säker leverans och bäst offert.
| Species | Shoulder mounts | Pedestal mounts (wall & floor) | Full mounts | European mounts | Bleached skulls | Tanning of flat skins | Tanning of back skins | Dip & pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baboon | 410 | 450 | 1240 | 160 | 145 | 135 | 90 | 100 |
| Black Wildebeest | 690 | 755 | 3150 | 280 | 200 | 200 | 140 | 100 |
| Blesbuck | 430 | 475 | 1720 | 165 | 120 | 90 | 60 | 100 |
| Blue Duiker | 450 | 500 | 780 | 175 | 100 | 85 | 55 | 100 |
| Blue Wildebeest | 710 | 780 | 3780 | 255 | 210 | 230 | 155 | 100 |
| Bontebok | 535 | 590 | 1850 | 240 | 200 | 130 | 85 | 100 |
| Bushbuck | 430 | 475 | 1735 | 165 | 120 | 90 | 60 | 100 |
| Bushpig | 430 | 475 | 1360 | 225 | 165 | 110 | 70 | 100 |
| Cape Buffalo | 975 | 1075 | 4305 | 335 | 270 | 790 | 395 | 200 |
| Cheetah | 860 | 945 | 2955 | 265 | 270 | 270 | 185 | 200 |
| Common Reedbuck | 520 | 570 | 1855 | 205 | 165 | 90 | 60 | 100 |
| Crocodile | 755 | 835 | 265 per foot | – | 400 | 165 per linear foot | 330 | |
| Dassie (Rock Hyrax) | – | – | 345 | 100 | 70 | 45 | – | 100 |
| Duiker (Common & Red) | 370 | 405 | 815 | 100 | 70 | 75 | 50 | 100 |
| Eland | 920 | 1015 | 4305 | 250 | 210 | 270 | 180 | 100 |
| Elephant | 5130 | – | P.O.R. | – | 535 | 22 per square foot | 660 | |
| Fallow Deer | 435 | 485 | 1735 | 165 | 120 | 90 | 60 | 100 |
| Foxes | 335 | 375 | 500 | 100 | 75 | 85 | 40 | 100 |
| Gemsbuck (Oryx spp.) | 665 | 735 | 3885 | 195 | 150 | 230 | 155 | 100 |
| Genet | – | – | 475 | 100 | 75 | 50 | – | 100 |
| Giraffe | 2095 | 2305 | 12340 | 350 | 270 | 1275 | 640 | 330 |
| Grysbuck | 370 | 405 | 815 | 100 | 75 | 75 | 50 | 100 |
| Hippo | 3035 | 3340 | P.O.R. | – | 400 | 1650 | 835 | 330 |
| Hyena | 860 | 945 | 1760 | 325 | 270 | 155 | 110 | 200 |
| Impala | 430 | 475 | 1740 | 165 | 110 | 90 | 60 | 100 |
| Jackal | 400 | 440 | 685 | 100 | 75 | 85 | 55 | 100 |
| Klipspringer | 390 | 430 | 815 | 100 | 75 | 95 | 65 | 100 |
| Kudu | 750 | 830 | 3990 | 240 | 175 | 230 | 155 | 100 |
| Lechwe | 815 | 900 | 2425 | 185 | 165 | 215 | 150 | 100 |
| Leopard | 855 | 945 | 2960 | 325 | 270 | 325 | 220 | 200 |
| Lion | 1325 | 1455 | 3465 | 420 | 360 | 385 | 250 | 200 |
| Lynx (Caracal) | 430 | 475 | 980 | 145 | 110 | 130 | 80 | 100 |
| Mountain Reedbuck | 430 | 475 | 1430 | 165 | 110 | 90 | 60 | 100 |
| Nyala | 585 | 640 | 2405 | 185 | 140 | 195 | 130 | 100 |
| Oribi | 490 | 535 | 930 | 170 | 140 | 120 | 85 | 100 |
| Ostrich | 720 | 795 | 2940 | – | – | 300 | 200 | 100 |
| Porcupine | – | – | 770 | 165 | 110 | – | – | 100 |
| Red Hartebeest | 615 | 675 | 3465 | 195 | 145 | 230 | 155 | 100 |
| Rhino (replica) | 2785 | – | 12075 | – | 400 | 22 per Sq.Ft | 1100 | 2300 |
| Roan | 835 | 920 | 4170 | 260 | 220 | 250 | 165 | 100 |
| Sable | 835 | 920 | 4170 | 260 | 220 | 250 | 165 | 100 |
| Sitatunga | 580 | 635 | 2415 | 215 | 165 | 220 | 140 | 100 |
| Springbuck | 415 | 455 | 1430 | 165 | 110 | 90 | 60 | 100 |
| Springhare | – | – | 455 | 100 | 75 | 45 | – | 100 |
| Steenbuck | 370 | 405 | 815 | 100 | 75 | 75 | 55 | 100 |
| Suni | 415 | 455 | 815 | 150 | 105 | 90 | 60 | 100 |
| Vaal Rhebuck | 390 | 430 | 1430 | 120 | 90 | 95 | 65 | 100 |
| Vervet Monkey | 400 | 440 | 745 | 150 | 130 | 120 | 80 | 100 |
| Warthog | 440 | 485 | 1450 | 260 | 220 | 130 | 90 | 100 |
| Waterbuck | 800 | 875 | 3990 | 260 | 200 | 230 | 155 | 100 |
| Zebra | 705 | 775 | 3990 | 260 | 200 | 450 | 270 | 100 |
Please Note:
- Shipping fees, Clearing fees and Importation fees from outside of South Africa are NOT included.
- Half mounts are 60% of Full mounts.
- Full mount and half mount prices are inclusive of standard base.
- Open Mouths have a surcharge of 10%.
- Custom Mounts and Action Mounts have a surcharge of 20%.
- All stands and pedestal boxes for Pedestal mounts are extra and Subject to Quote.
- 50% Deposit and all taxidermy instructions are due before processing commence, the balance is due before shipping. Dip & Pack charges are paid in full in advance.
- CITES Import permits are the responsibility of the client, although we will assist the client if necessary.
Administration, Export Documentation, Packing and Crating fee:
- Taxidermy work: 10% of Taxidermy invoice with a minimum of € 130 per client.
- Dip & Pack: 15% of Dip & Pack invoice with a minimum of €185 per client.
- Major currency fluctuation during the year might influence the prices quoted above. If so, clients will be quoted accordingly before or during their hunting safari.
- Price quoted & accepted by client will not fluctuate or change regardless of exchange rate.
- No Dip & Pack fees are applicable if the trophies are mounted by Karoo Taxidermy.
- No VAT (Value Added Tax) on Taxidermy or Dip & Pack Exports.
- All Business undertaken subject to our standard trading conditions (copy on application).
