Hartebeest Shoulder Mount

The Red Hartebeest is a large, reddish-fawn antelope with sloping back and long narrow face. Both sexes have heavily ringed horns. Of the 12 subspecies described in Africa, the Red Hartebeest is the only one which occurs in South Africa. The name Hartebeest was thought to refer to the heart shaped curve of the horns but the accepted theory now is that it comes from the Dutch word hert which means deer in Dutch and beest meaning beast. The term hartebeest was used by the early Boers who thought the animals looked like a deer. Hartebeest is the Afrikaans for hertebeest. Important Shipping Info For Oversized Items: Please Note: Oversized items like this do not qualify for the free shipping discount. We will work to find you the best shipping rate and invoice you once it’s determined. Our in-house rates are typically lower than what you’d find at your local shipping store, as we regularly send out packages. Once your item is packed and ready, we’ll invoice you for the shipping. If the cost is more than you’re comfortable with, you can cancel your order at no charge. We’ll do our best to provide a ballpark estimate in advance to help expedite the process. For more information about our shipping policies, please see our shipping page. Please note: Oversized head mounts are available for pick-up only or if you arrange your own shipping. However, we do offer a reliable and affordable shipping option and can also work with a provider of your choice. For more information, please click here. We can also work with a shipping provider of your choosing. If you have questions, please contact us