Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), circa 1915, head mount, front horn 29.5cm (outer curve), upper

Severe splitting on right side of animal's head behind its eye, on the other side in front of the eye, and around the mouth. There is a large opening split at the seam running from the hooked lip through to the back of the neck. Some splitting of the shield but still strong. 16/2/09

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