#1A • Massive Full-Body Alaska Polar Bear Taxidermy Mount c.1971

Part of December 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $5,600.00

Status: Sold

Category: Taxidermy

A museum-quality full-body taxidermy mount of an Alaska polar bear (Ursus maritimus), posed standing alert atop a sculpted ice-form base. The bear was hunted on Shishmaref circa 1971 by a seven-time Iditarod finisher, engineer, and pilot, Mr. Burt Bomhoff. It is presented in a naturalistic stance with its head slightly turned to its left, forepaws braced forward, and hind legs positioned to convey weight and movement. The hide displays the characteristic creamy-white guard hairs and dense underfur associated with Arctic specimens, with good overall uniformity of color and texture. Facial detailing is well executed, with carefully shaped muzzle, glass eyes set for a lifelike expression, and an accurately rendered nose. The custom ice-effect base provides a stable platform and enhances the environmental realism of the mount. Measures approximately 91" x 32" x 78" tall as found. When originally sealed, the hide was recorded as 8' 9" long, 9' 4" wide, with a skull measuring 16.5" long, 9.5" wide. Comes with copies of the original Alaska Department of Fish and Game polar bear hunting permit & bear cealing certificate, as well as a copy of a letter recently written to a senior U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service inspector speaking to the legality of sale.  *In-house shipping is not available for this item; customers requiring shipping will need to contract with their own vendor.