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Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« on: January 31, 2010, 02:41:00 PM »
Here is a Bear Skull I just got done cleaning using Maceration.  Not sure how old this Bear was when it was killed but almost all the teeth on the bottom jaw were worn down to roots. 

Lot of bone degrading on the skull around the teeth and the inside nasal bones.  Normally a younger Bear will have 2-3 time the amount of inner nasal bones as this one does.  Almost looks like honey comb.

The front bottom teeth were being held in place by the gums.  All the K-9's were chipped and broke. 









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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2010, 02:50:33 PM »
Looks great Michelle. When I eventually get my first bear I'll give you a ring so you can get it all fixed up for me  ;)
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2010, 04:56:55 PM »
Thats a cool looking skull, lots of charecter. Did you put a score to that one Mich??
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2010, 04:59:33 PM »
Nice looking skull!

From the description sounds like a meth addict to me

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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2010, 06:11:08 PM »
Busted up canines...cool skull. Nice work Michelle.
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2010, 06:41:44 PM »
old bear for sure great job looks great
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2010, 07:09:24 PM »
Thanks guys!

I measured it at 16 4/8" just a few minutes ago.
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2010, 07:12:16 PM »
Must have been an old sow??
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2010, 07:20:24 PM »
Looks great, nice sinus work.
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2010, 05:14:21 AM »
Looks good!!! Thanks for posting the pics!
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2010, 05:18:36 AM »
Quote from: boneaddict on January 31, 2010, 07:20:24 PM
Looks great, nice sinus work.
michelle has no sinuses,for sure,maceration and skunks dont phase her,I really think she could eat a jelly sammie and skin a skunk..Good work there,Pepe :chuckle:
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2010, 05:39:44 AM »
Looks fantastic, can't wait for mine!!!!!
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2010, 09:11:59 AM »
Thanks Guys!

Yes Bucklucky, it was an old Sow. 

 Those sinuses are really degraded.  Probably one of the worse I have had come through the shop.  Wait til I post a picture of a younger Bear.
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2010, 09:37:07 AM »
Great work!!
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Re: Old Bear Skull Finnished (MNTaxidermy)
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2010, 12:34:26 PM »
Fantastic work Michelle!  I think I saw that one when I visited your shop.  You were trying to put her dental history back together, right...? :chuckle: :chuckle:
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