Pelt
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
Unknown
Materials
Colobus monkey skin
Measurements
50 x 700 mm; 1350 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 40656.8
Summary
A preserved colobus monkey skin. Black fur with white fur on head and shoulders. Tip of tail light brown. No fur in buttock area. Left hand stomach area folded 50mm. Front left leg has an 8mm hole. 20mm stitched area by left front leg. 10mm tear in front right leg. Face has a cut. One of a collection of twenty-two preserved colobus monkey skins.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.