Just picked up this fur rug

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  1. Cristine L Orzel

    Cristine L Orzel Member

    Can anyone help with what it might be? Person bought from couldn't remember. About 4ft x4ft
    Truly appreciate any suggestions or help Resized_20220910_184218.jpeg Resized_20220910_184145.jpeg Resized_20220910_184145.jpeg
     
    Cristine L Orzel, Sep 10, 2022
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    not so much a rug...as a tanned hide. !;)
     
    komokwa, Sep 10, 2022
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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    My immediate impression is bear. Wasn't there a fad for bearskin rugs at some time?
     
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  4. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Obviously an ungulate
     
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  5. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Not to me...tho' Reindeer it might be. Helluva sweet pelt, anyway!
     
    wlwhittier, Sep 10, 2022
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  6. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Might be reindeer/caribou.
     
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  7. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Caribou is the name I couldn't recall...CRS anymore!
     
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  8. Cristine L Orzel

    Cristine L Orzel Member

    Its a closeup view and 3in deep
    not sure if that helps?
    Very firm [ie does not flatten] but soft feel
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    Cristine L Orzel, Sep 13, 2022
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  9. Cristine L Orzel

    Cristine L Orzel Member

    Caribou? I did think reindeer or small bear but since I've never touched either lol had no idea what the fur feels like.
     
    Cristine L Orzel, Sep 13, 2022
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  10. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks like my wolf...
     
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  11. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Wolf or coyote skins usually retain the tail.
     
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  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    tails are also cut off and sold as separate items.......

    never seen a tail for sale ..?? :playful::playful::playful:
     
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