EXCEPTIONAL BLACK MALE ARCTIC WOLF – HAS FEET AND CLAWS

Tanned Wolf Pelt – Extra Heavy Black with Silver Highlights & Exceptional Fur Quality

This is an outstanding tanned wolf pelt from a mature male, showcasing extra, extra heavy black fur accented with striking silver highlights and an unusually long mane. With dense, silky-smooth hair and rare white markings, this pelt offers both impressive size and eye-catching character, making it a top-tier choice for collectors, taxidermists, or those seeking a statement wall hanger.

Specifications:

• Species: Gray Wolf

• Sex: Male

• Coloration: Jet black base with silver highlights throughout; small white patch on the neck and a larger white patch between the front legs

• Measurements:

  • 55″ from nose to base of tail

  • 73″ from nose to tip of tail

Fur Quality:

• Super heavy, extra dense winter fur—among the finest for a male wolf

• Fantastically fine and silky texture, with excellent volume and underfur

• Features an extra-long mane, adding to its dramatic and lifelike appearance

• Overall, the pelt is clean, soft, and well-preserved

Markings:

• Distinctive white patch on the neck

• Prominent white patch between the front legs

• Silver highlights contrast beautifully against the deep black coat, giving this pelt exceptional display value

Preparation & Condition:

• Ears: Turned, with cartilage intact—professionally prepared

• Eyes: Right eyeslot is slightly elongated, easily managed during mounting or display

• Lips: Split with generous extra skin for shaping or mounting flexibility

• Feet & Claws:

  • All feet are intact and in excellent condition

  • Claws are black and well-formed; one claw on the left rear foot is slightly worn—minor and cosmetic only

  • Foot pads are split

• Back of Pelt: Multiple small nicks and cuts, none significant—either easily repairable or too minor to affect appearance or function

Overall Assessment:

This is a fundamentally clean, supple, and visually exceptional pelt, ready for a variety of uses:

• A stunning wall hanger with dramatic contrast and rare fur quality

• An ideal candidate for a soft mount, particularly due to the fine fur and mane

• Suitable for a full mount with minor restoration

With its unique combination of weight, color, texture, and size, this pelt stands out as a top-tier example of a black-phase wolf—particularly rare for a male with such fine, silky fur. A beautiful specimen that would be a standout addition to any collection.