Check the listing for details. Waterbuck - European Skull Mount On Plaque. Condition: Used. Listed at 850.00 USD. Estate Find Waterbuck SkullEuropean Mount on Board We offer a European mounted Waterbuck skull on an ebonized wooden plaque. The horns are 20" in width with 12 5/8" space between the tips. From tip to skull, the left horn is approximately 21" in length and 7 1/8" in circumference at the skull. The right horn measures 20 3/4" in length and 7" in circumference. The skull measures approximately 11 5/8" in length and 5" in width. The board is 19 1/2" in height and 7" in width. The overall projection from the wall is 20 1/8". The total height is 23 3/8". The total weight is 11 pounds 9.2 ounces.The Waterbuck, Kobus ellipsiprymnus, is a large African antelope native to the southern and eastern regions in Africa. Their sweat glands release a musky oil substance that waterproofs their coats.This musky substance even permeates into their meat; many predators won’t eat them.They are one of the only antelopes that do not mark their territory with dung and urine. The pungent smell that their sweat glands release is more than sufficient!Waterbucks are prone to heat dehydration and must live near water.Contrary to what their name suggests, they are not very aquatic. Waterbucks are more often found near water than in it.It is the buyer's responsibility to know and understand their local and state laws and regulations when purchasing and taking ownership of any specific taxidermy mount. Seller will take no legal responsibility on sales and shipments made to restricted locations governing local and or state laws. Provenance Robert Jay Reining (1946-2020) retired Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi, Texas.