A full-body taxidermy mount of a desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni), historically documented from a vintage museum promotional brochure as originating from Arizona, USA. The ram is presented in a natural walking pose and displays massive curling horns sweeping downward alongside the face. Desert bighorn inhabit rugged, arid mountain ranges and canyon systems throughout the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Their bodies are generally more lightly built than northern bighorn populations, while physiological adaptations allow them to withstand extreme heat and long periods between reliable water sources. Specialized hooves with hard outer edges and softer inner pads provide excellent traction on steep rocky terrain. Mature rams develop enormous horns that continue growing throughout life and may comprise a substantial portion of the animal's total skeletal mass. The tips of the horns display minor material loss as photographed. The mount measures approximately 64" x 32" x 41" tall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY: This specimen may only be purchased by an Alaska resident and will not be shipped or transferred outside the State of Alaska. A valid Alaska driver’s license or other acceptable government-issued proof of Alaska residency must be presented at the time of pickup. Any winning bidder who does not meet this requirement will have the purchase canceled and will be responsible for the monetary difference between their high bid and the ultimate underbidder contract price, plus a $100 administrative fee, without exception. Regarding Shipping Services: There is NO SHIPPING for this item outside of Alaska under any circumstances. Alaskan buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession, and anyone found to be attempting to use a third-party shipper to ship outside of Alaska will have the purchase canceled and will be responsible for the monetary difference between their high bid and the ultimate underbidder contract price, plus a $100 administrative fee, without exception. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis canadensis), historically documented from a vintage museum promotional brochure as originating from Alberta, Canada. The animal is mounted in a fixed upright standing position with all four legs planted and its head turned sharply to its right. Massive, tightly curling horns frame the head. A metallic identification plug embedded in one horn is marked “97AB 0453.” Two metallic support struts extend from the flank and relate to the specimen's original direct-to-wall museum installation. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep inhabit steep mountain slopes, cliffs, open alpine terrain, and rugged foothills across western North America. They possess powerful muscular bodies, exceptional balance, and specialized hooves with hard outer rims and softer gripping centers that allow remarkable movement over precipitous terrain. Mature rams develop enormous horns that continue growing throughout life and curl around the sides of the head, while their brown-gray coats are contrasted by pale muzzles and prominent white rump patches. The tips of the horns display minor material loss. The mount measures approximately 54" x 24" x 46" tall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and in-house shipping is not available. Buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of a Gobi ibex, historically documented from a vintage museum promotional brochure as originating from Mongolia and identified there as Capra sibirica hagenbecki. The specimen is mounted upright with all four legs planted and displays exceptionally long, heavily ridged horns sweeping dramatically backward. Metal support struts extending from the flank relate to its original direct-to-wall museum installation. The Gobi ibex is a regional form of Siberian ibex associated with the rugged mountains and rocky desert ranges of Mongolia's Gobi region. These animals inhabit exceptionally dry, broken terrain where powerful limbs, excellent balance, and specialized hooves permit rapid movement across cliffs and steep slopes. Mature males grow extraordinary backward-sweeping horns with strong transverse ridges and may develop darker winter coloration, heavy neck musculature, and pronounced beards. Some original taxidermy form material is exposed around the eyes and nose, and the specimen exhibits signs of shedding and fur loss, particularly along the front surface. There are minor scuffs and scratches, with the right horn displaying minor material loss. The mount measures approximately 59" x 21" x 48" tall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and in-house shipping is not available. Buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of a pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), documented in the original collection inventory as originating from Wyoming, USA. The specimen is mounted in an alert standing position and displays the characteristic pronged black horns and sharply contrasting tan, white, and dark brown coloration. Pronghorn are unique North American ungulates and the only surviving members of the family Antilocapridae. Adapted to open plains, grasslands, and sagebrush environments, they are the fastest land mammals in the Western Hemisphere and are capable of maintaining high speeds over far greater distances than most predators. Their horn structures are unusual among living mammals: a permanent bony core supports a keratin sheath that is periodically shed and regrown. Large eyes positioned high on the skull provide an exceptionally broad field of vision across open country. The mount measures approximately 57" x 32" x 50.5" tall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and in-house shipping is not available. Buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of an Altai argali ram (Ovis ammon ammon), historically documented from a vintage museum promotional brochure as originating from Mongolia. The specimen currently lacks a permanent display base or stand and cannot stand upright independently. Photos are attached showing how it was previously mounted directly to the large multi-specimen display wall in the original collection for reference and inspiration. This mounting configuration is consistent with its historic museum presentation and should not be interpreted as evidence that the specimen is incomplete or unable to be properly displayed. The ram is posed with a raised foreleg and elevated head, prominently displaying extraordinarily massive, deeply ridged horns sweeping outward, downward, and forward in broad curls. The Altai argali is among the largest wild sheep in the world and inhabits the high mountains, open alpine slopes, and cold steppe environments of Central Asia, particularly the Altai region of Mongolia and surrounding areas. Mature rams are powerfully built and are renowned for their enormous horns, which grow continuously and develop pronounced transverse ridges and immense spiraling curves. Their coats vary seasonally from gray-brown to lighter tan, typically with paler coloration along the belly, legs, and rump. The tremendous body and horn development attained by mature Altai rams makes the subspecies one of the most visually imposing members of the wild sheep family. The mount measures approximately 81" x 24" x 29" overall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY: This specimen may only be purchased by an Alaska resident and will not be shipped or transferred outside the State of Alaska. A valid Alaska driver’s license or other acceptable government-issued proof of Alaska residency must be presented at the time of pickup. Any winning bidder who does not meet this requirement will have the purchase canceled and will be responsible for the monetary difference between their high bid and the ultimate underbidder contract price, plus a $100 administrative fee, without exception. Regarding Shipping Services: There is NO SHIPPING for this item outside of Alaska under any circumstances. Alaskan buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession, and anyone found to be attempting to use a third-party shipper to ship outside of Alaska will have the purchase canceled and will be responsible for the monetary difference between their high bid and the ultimate underbidder contract price, plus a $100 administrative fee, without exception. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of an impala (Aepyceros melampus), documented in the original collection inventory as originating from South Africa. The collection contained two impala specimens, with the Tanzania example incorporated into the leopard diorama, leaving this independently mounted specimen corresponding to the South African example. The animal is depicted standing with its head turned and displays long lyre-shaped horns, reddish-brown dorsal coloration, and lighter underparts. Impala are medium-sized antelope inhabiting savannas, open woodland, and woodland-grassland edges throughout eastern and southern Africa. They are renowned for extraordinary agility and can leap remarkable distances and heights when evading predators. Mature males develop long, strongly ridged horns forming elegant lyre-shaped curves, while the species' light frame and long slender limbs are optimized for rapid movement. The mount measures approximately 51" x 21" x 72" tall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and in-house shipping is not available. Buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of a Kamchatka snow sheep (Ovis nivicola nivicola), historically documented from a vintage museum promotional brochure as originating from Siberia. The mature ram is mounted in a serene bedded position with its legs tucked beneath its body and displays massive, strongly ridged horns sweeping backward from the crown. Metal support struts relate to its original direct-to-wall museum installation. Kamchatka snow sheep inhabit rugged mountain systems of the Kamchatka Peninsula and surrounding Russian Far East, where they endure severe winters, deep snow, steep rock faces, and exposed alpine environments. Their compact, powerful bodies, dense coats, and specialized hooves are adaptations for life in these demanding northern mountains. Mature rams develop heavy horns with pronounced growth ridges that sweep backward before curling around the sides of the head. The mount measures approximately 46" x 26" x 29" tall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and in-house shipping is not available. Buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of a Dall sheep (Ovis dalli dalli), historically documented from a vintage museum promotional brochure as originating from Yukon, Canada. The ram is depicted in an active standing pose with one leg positioned forward and displays the brilliant white coat and massive curling horns characteristic of a mature male. Dall sheep inhabit rugged alpine mountain ranges of Alaska and northwestern Canada, living among steep slopes, rocky ridges, and open high-country terrain. Their specialized hooves provide exceptional traction on precipitous surfaces, while their white coats offer substantial camouflage among pale rock and snow. Mature rams develop heavy amber-colored horns that grow throughout life and form increasingly complete curls, with annual growth rings providing a record of age and development. Their combination of remote habitat, dramatic horn structure, and exceptional climbing ability has made the species one of the most recognizable wild sheep of North America. The mount measures approximately 64" x 23" x 52.5" tall. Alaska Department of Fish & Game Permit #26-074-0, valid until 08/17/2027. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and in-house shipping is not available. Buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of a Stone sheep (Ovis dalli stonei), historically documented from a vintage museum promotional brochure as originating from British Columbia, Canada. The ram is depicted standing and displays the dark gray-brown coloration and massive curling horns characteristic of a mature Stone sheep. Stone sheep inhabit rugged mountainous regions of northern British Columbia and adjoining areas and represent the darker southern form of the thinhorn sheep complex. Coat coloration varies exceptionally widely, ranging from relatively pale gray through brown and nearly black, often with contrasting white facial and rump markings. Mature rams develop heavy amber-colored horns that grow throughout life and sweep backward into broad curls. Their specialized hooves and strong, compact bodies provide remarkable mobility on steep alpine slopes and rocky escape terrain. The mount measures approximately 69" x 25" x 46.5" tall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and in-house shipping is not available. Buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of a Himalayan blue sheep or bharal (Pseudois nayaur), historically documented from a vintage museum promotional brochure as originating from Tibet. The brochure identifies the specimen as “Sheep Blue or Chinese Bharal, Pseudois nayaur szechuanensis, Tibet.” The ram displays broad horns extending laterally outward and backward and a coarse gray-brown coat with contrasting darker markings along the chest and legs. Bharal inhabit high-elevation alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and steep mountain terrain throughout the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau. Their slate-gray to gray-brown coloration blends remarkably effectively with rock and scree, helping conceal them from predators such as snow leopards. Their muscular bodies, powerful legs, and specialized hooves are adapted for rapid movement over steep terrain. Mature males develop broad, heavy horns that sweep outward from the skull before curving backward. The mount measures approximately 59.5" x 25" x 37.5" tall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY: This specimen may only be purchased by an Alaska resident and will not be shipped or transferred outside the State of Alaska. A valid Alaska driver’s license or other acceptable government-issued proof of Alaska residency must be presented at the time of pickup. Any winning bidder who does not meet this requirement will have the purchase canceled and will be responsible for the monetary difference between their high bid and the ultimate underbidder contract price, plus a $100 administrative fee, without exception. Regarding Shipping Services: There is NO SHIPPING for this item outside of Alaska under any circumstances. Alaskan buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession, and anyone found to be attempting to use a third-party shipper to ship outside of Alaska will have the purchase canceled and will be responsible for the monetary difference between their high bid and the ultimate underbidder contract price, plus a $100 administrative fee, without exception. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A full-body taxidermy mount of a Hangai argali ram (Ovis ammon), historically documented from a vintage museum promotional brochure as originating from Mongolia. The brochure identifies the specimen as “Sheep Argali Hungai, Ovis ammon ssp. (hangaii), Mongolia.” The ram displays the immense body structure and massive, deeply ridged, broadly spiraling horns characteristic of mature argali. Argali are the largest wild sheep in the world and inhabit open mountain slopes, high plateaus, rolling steppe, and rocky alpine terrain throughout Central Asia. Their comparatively long legs and powerful bodies are adapted to traversing extensive open mountain landscapes. Mature males develop extraordinary horns that sweep broadly outward from the skull before curving downward and forward, often achieving tremendous mass and length. Their seasonal coats range from darker brown to lighter gray-brown, typically with pale underparts and rump areas. The mount measures approximately 69" x 25.5" x 44.5" tall. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection. ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY: This specimen may only be purchased by an Alaska resident and will not be shipped or transferred outside the State of Alaska. A valid Alaska driver’s license or other acceptable government-issued proof of Alaska residency must be presented at the time of pickup. Any winning bidder who does not meet this requirement will have the purchase canceled and will be responsible for the monetary difference between their high bid and the ultimate underbidder contract price, plus a $100 administrative fee, without exception. Regarding Shipping Services: There is NO SHIPPING for this item outside of Alaska under any circumstances. Alaskan buyers may coordinate with third-party shipping/crating services, but please note that daily storage fees will accrue after the three-day retrieval window at $25 per item per day while in our possession, and anyone found to be attempting to use a third-party shipper to ship outside of Alaska will have the purchase canceled and will be responsible for the monetary difference between their high bid and the ultimate underbidder contract price, plus a $100 administrative fee, without exception. Please come prepared with any necessary tools and qualified labor; we do not provide removal or loadout assistance for items of this nature.

A taxidermy head mount of a brown bear (Ursus arctos) by the Seattle Taxidermy Company. A specific collection locality is not recorded in the available historic collection documentation. The specimen features blonde to light golden-brown fur with darker brown shading along the forehead and muzzle. Brown bears possess broad, heavily built skulls supporting powerful jaw and neck musculature. Across their expansive northern range they inhabit coastal environments, forests, tundra, and mountainous landscapes and exhibit extraordinary variation in adult body size and coat coloration. Their powerful sense of smell is among the most developed of any terrestrial mammal. The mount measures approximately 15" x 22" x 14.75". Alaska Department of Fish & Game Permit #26-074-0, valid until 08/17/2027. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection.

A taxidermy brown bear (Ursus arctos) prepared as a full-body rug mount. A more specific collection locality is not recorded in the available historic collection documentation. The specimen includes the mounted head with open mouth and visible teeth, paws and claws, and the complete hide arranged as a traditional floor or wall rug. Brown bears inhabit an enormous range across northern North America and Eurasia, occupying environments ranging from coastal estuaries and salmon streams to boreal forest, tundra, and alpine terrain. They possess massive skeletal structures, prominent shoulder musculature, powerful jaws, and long claws adapted for digging and foraging. Their coats vary dramatically among individuals and populations, from nearly black through chocolate brown, cinnamon, blond, and silver-tipped forms. The rug measures approximately 92" x 72". Alaska Department of Fish & Game Permit #26-074-0, valid until 08/17/2027. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection.

An unmounted pelt of a mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus). A specific collection locality for this pelt is not recorded in the available historic collection documentation. The hide retains the long shaggy white guard hairs characteristic of the species and is prepared without the feet. Mountain goats possess one of the densest coats of any North American ungulate. Their winter pelage combines a thick woolly undercoat with exceptionally long guard hairs capable of protecting the animal from severe alpine cold, snow, wind, and moisture. This specialized coat is a defining adaptation to the steep mountain environments occupied by the species. The pelt measures approximately 39" x 62". PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection.

A prepared hide of a Sitka black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis), documented in the original collection inventory as an Alaska specimen. The hide retains the natural brown-gray hair characteristic of the subspecies. Sitka black-tailed deer are native to Southeast Alaska and the coastal forests and islands of British Columbia. They are smaller and more compact than many inland mule deer, reflecting adaptation to dense temperate rainforest, steep coastal terrain, and maritime climates. Seasonal coats range from reddish-brown in summer to thicker gray-brown winter pelage. The hide measures approximately 52" x 31". PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection.

A taxidermy brown bear (Ursus arctos) prepared as a full-body rug mount. A more specific collection locality is not recorded in the available historic collection documentation. The specimen retains the mounted head, paws, claws, and complete hide and is finished with a double-felt border. Brown bears are among the largest living terrestrial carnivores and occupy an exceptionally broad range of northern habitats. Their powerful forequarters, substantial shoulder hump, long claws, and highly developed sense of smell support an omnivorous lifestyle that may include roots, berries, vegetation, fish, carrion, and large mammals. Their thick double coats provide substantial insulation in cold climates and exhibit tremendous individual and geographic color variation. The rug measures approximately 77.5" x 81". Alaska Department of Fish & Game Permit #26-074-0, valid until 08/17/2027. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection.

A prepared hide of a Sitka black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis), documented in the original collection inventory as an Alaska specimen. The hide is presented without the head, legs, or hooves and retains the natural brown-gray hair. Sitka black-tailed deer occupy the coastal temperate rainforests of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia. Their compact size and dense seasonal pelage are well suited to wet maritime environments, steep forested terrain, and snowy winters. They browse a broad variety of shrubs, herbs, and forest vegetation and are an important component of the ecology and subsistence traditions of Southeast Alaska. The hide measures approximately 47" x 53". PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection.

A prepared deer hide or buckskin. A reliable species-level identification and specific collection locality are not recorded in the available historic collection documentation. The hide has been processed into pliable suede-like leather and displays natural grain variation and surface characteristics associated with prepared animal hide. Buckskin has been used for centuries across North America for garments, footwear, bags, coverings, and numerous utilitarian applications. Traditional preparation methods transform raw deer hide into a durable yet exceptionally flexible material. Natural scars, grain variation, and tonal differences are expected characteristics of genuine prepared hide and reflect the life and processing history of the material. The hide measures approximately 46" x 38". PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection.

A prepared hide of an axis deer or chital (Axis axis). A specific collection locality for this hide is not recorded in the available historic collection documentation. The hide is tanned with the natural hair remaining intact, a hole is visible at the top left, as photographed, and some fraying is noted. Axis deer are native to the Indian subcontinent and surrounding portions of South Asia but have been introduced to numerous regions around the world, including Hawaii and areas of the continental United States. Unlike most deer, adults retain conspicuous white spotting throughout life over a rich reddish-brown coat. The species is social, often forming substantial herds in woodland and grassland habitats. The hide measures approximately 32" x 29". PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection.

A prepared hide of a caribou or reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). A specific collection locality for this hide is not recorded in the available historic collection documentation. The hide retains dense gray-brown and cream-colored hair characteristic of the species. Minor imperfections are present. Caribou are highly specialized northern ungulates inhabiting tundra, taiga, and boreal environments throughout the circumpolar region. Their dense coats contain hollow guard hairs that trap insulating air and provide extraordinary protection from severe cold. Broad, spreading hooves function as natural snowshoes on soft ground and snow and also aid in digging through winter snow to reach forage. Unlike most deer, antlers are normally grown by both males and females. PROVENANCE: From the lifetime international hunting collection of Fred Kelsey Koken (1938-2024), a Safari Club International member and recognized North American Grand Slam and World Slam sheep hunter. The specimen was formerly displayed at Koken’s Southeast Alaska Museum of Natural History in Juneau and was transferred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation in 2014 as part of the museum’s larger collection.