Wild Sheep (species unidentified)

Object/Artifact

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The Union Club of British Columbia

Wild Sheep (species unidentified), n.d.

Name/Title

Wild Sheep (species unidentified)

Entry/Object ID

2001.01.94

Description

Taxidermy - Trophy mount of mammal This wild sheep (species unidentified) has recurved horns, which are transversely ridged in front.

Context

The early members of the Union Club of British Columbia enjoyed the scenic splendours and the many opportunities for sports fishing and big game hunting across the province. Over time, the Club became noted for its outstanding collection of mounted taxidermy items. Of note, in 1910 the Club loaned the collection to the Dominion Government for international exhibition in Vienna (details unknown). It appears that the mounted Wolf Eel (2001.01.100) may be the only survivor of the original early 20th century collection. For further detail - see Susan Mayse, "The Union Club of British Columbia - Our First 125 Years" (Victoria, B.C.: The Union Club of British Columbia, 2004):59, and Paul L. Bissley, "Early and Late Victorians: A History of the Union Club of British Columbia" (Sidney, B.C.: Review Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd., 1969). Both publications are available in the UCBC Library.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Taxidermist

Date made

n.d.

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

Stuffed and mounted Wild Sheep head and neck, with recurved horns. Mounted on shield-shaped wood plaque with beveled edge. Faces front.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Legacy collection - detail unknown