Rare Early 20th Century Wolverine Taxidermy Rug | Northern North America

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Vintage taxidermy wolverine rug from Northern North America with snarling head, glass eyes, preserved claws and teeth, buff head and limbs with dark back saddle, mounted on green felt backing with scalloped edges, circa 1920s–1940s.
Close-up of rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head, showing preserved glass eyes, open mouth, and detailed fur coloration – Relic and Rarity.
Full view of rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug from Northern North America, showing preserved hide, fur pattern, and felt backing – Relic and Rarity.
Top-down view of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug showing full preserved hide, head, limbs, and distinctive fur markings on white background – Relic and Rarity.
Rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug displayed flat on white background, showing preserved fur texture, tail, and full hide details – Relic and Rarity.
Close-up of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head with open mouth showing preserved teeth, detailed fur, and glass eyes – Relic and Rarity.
Side view of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug from Northern North America, showing preserved fur pattern, head profile, and green felt edging – Relic and Rarity.
Detailed close-up of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug showing preserved fur texture, dorsal stripe, and felt edging from Northern North America – Relic and Rarity.
Close-up side profile of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head, showing preserved facial details, glass eyes, and green felt border – Relic and Rarity.
Close-up side profile of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head, showing preserved facial details, glass eyes, and green felt border – Relic and Rarity.
Video showcasing rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug from Northern North America, highlighting craftsmanship, preserved features, and historical context – Relic and Rarity.
  • Vintage taxidermy wolverine rug from Northern North America with snarling head, glass eyes, preserved claws and teeth, buff head and limbs with dark back saddle, mounted on green felt backing with scalloped edges, circa 1920s–1940s.
  • Close-up of rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head, showing preserved glass eyes, open mouth, and detailed fur coloration – Relic and Rarity.
  • Full view of rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug from Northern North America, showing preserved hide, fur pattern, and felt backing – Relic and Rarity.
  • Top-down view of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug showing full preserved hide, head, limbs, and distinctive fur markings on white background – Relic and Rarity.
  • Rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug displayed flat on white background, showing preserved fur texture, tail, and full hide details – Relic and Rarity.
  • Close-up of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head with open mouth showing preserved teeth, detailed fur, and glass eyes – Relic and Rarity.
  • Side view of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug from Northern North America, showing preserved fur pattern, head profile, and green felt edging – Relic and Rarity.
  • Detailed close-up of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug showing preserved fur texture, dorsal stripe, and felt edging from Northern North America – Relic and Rarity.
  • Close-up side profile of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head, showing preserved facial details, glass eyes, and green felt border – Relic and Rarity.
  • Close-up side profile of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head, showing preserved facial details, glass eyes, and green felt border – Relic and Rarity.
  • Video showcasing rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug from Northern North America, highlighting craftsmanship, preserved features, and historical context – Relic and Rarity.
Vintage taxidermy wolverine rug from Northern North America with snarling head, glass eyes, preserved claws and teeth, buff head and limbs with dark back saddle, mounted on green felt backing with scalloped edges, circa 1920s–1940s.
Close-up of rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head, showing preserved glass eyes, open mouth, and detailed fur coloration – Relic and Rarity.
Full view of rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug from Northern North America, showing preserved hide, fur pattern, and felt backing – Relic and Rarity.
Top-down view of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug showing full preserved hide, head, limbs, and distinctive fur markings on white background – Relic and Rarity.
Rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug displayed flat on white background, showing preserved fur texture, tail, and full hide details – Relic and Rarity.
Close-up of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head with open mouth showing preserved teeth, detailed fur, and glass eyes – Relic and Rarity.
Side view of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug from Northern North America, showing preserved fur pattern, head profile, and green felt edging – Relic and Rarity.
Detailed close-up of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug showing preserved fur texture, dorsal stripe, and felt edging from Northern North America – Relic and Rarity.
Close-up side profile of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head, showing preserved facial details, glass eyes, and green felt border – Relic and Rarity.
Close-up side profile of early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug head, showing preserved facial details, glass eyes, and green felt border – Relic and Rarity.
Video showcasing rare early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy rug from Northern North America, highlighting craftsmanship, preserved features, and historical context – Relic and Rarity.

Rare Early 20th Century Wolverine Taxidermy Rug | Northern North America

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Northern North America (likely Canada or Alaska)
Material: Preserved wolverine hide with glass eyes, original claws and teeth, felt backing
Period: Circa 1920s–1940s (Early to Mid-20th Century)

Description
This rare and visually arresting taxidermy rug is crafted from the hide of a full-grown wolverine (Gulo gulo), one of North America’s most elusive and formidable carnivores. The specimen retains its distinctive coloration: a pale buff-colored head and limbs contrasted by a dark saddle running across the back. The snarling head mount, with glass eyes, preserved teeth, and original claws, projects an intense lifelike presence. Finished with a traditional green felt backing and scalloped edges, the rug reflects the rustic style of lodge and outfitter trophy displays of the early 20th century, when frontier hunting culture reached its height.

Features

- Authentic wolverine hide with snarling head mount

- Distinctive buff head and limbs contrasted by dark saddle marking

- Glass eyes with open-mouth display

- Original claws and dentition preserved

- Green felt backing with scalloped trim

- Created in early 20th-century taxidermy tradition

Cultural Significance
Wolverines, revered in Indigenous mythology as emblems of tenacity and feared in frontier lore for their ferocity, have long occupied a place of respect in North American culture. Their rarity, due to their remote Arctic and Subarctic habitat, meant few were ever taken for trophy displays. Early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy pieces such as this were considered prestige items by trappers, bush pilots, and naturalists, and they remain highly collectible today as artifacts of wilderness history and outfitting culture.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The hide remains supple and intact with minor age-related wear. Teeth and claws are well-preserved. Some natural dryness and patina to the snout and mouth area. Felt backing with light edge wear consistent with age. No restorations.

Dimensions (approximate)
Length: 43 in
Width: 33 in

Age
Circa 1920s–1940s

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Northern North America (likely Canada or Alaska)
Material: Preserved wolverine hide with glass eyes, original claws and teeth, felt backing
Period: Circa 1920s–1940s (Early to Mid-20th Century)

Description
This rare and visually arresting taxidermy rug is crafted from the hide of a full-grown wolverine (Gulo gulo), one of North America’s most elusive and formidable carnivores. The specimen retains its distinctive coloration: a pale buff-colored head and limbs contrasted by a dark saddle running across the back. The snarling head mount, with glass eyes, preserved teeth, and original claws, projects an intense lifelike presence. Finished with a traditional green felt backing and scalloped edges, the rug reflects the rustic style of lodge and outfitter trophy displays of the early 20th century, when frontier hunting culture reached its height.

Features

- Authentic wolverine hide with snarling head mount

- Distinctive buff head and limbs contrasted by dark saddle marking

- Glass eyes with open-mouth display

- Original claws and dentition preserved

- Green felt backing with scalloped trim

- Created in early 20th-century taxidermy tradition

Cultural Significance
Wolverines, revered in Indigenous mythology as emblems of tenacity and feared in frontier lore for their ferocity, have long occupied a place of respect in North American culture. Their rarity, due to their remote Arctic and Subarctic habitat, meant few were ever taken for trophy displays. Early 20th-century wolverine taxidermy pieces such as this were considered prestige items by trappers, bush pilots, and naturalists, and they remain highly collectible today as artifacts of wilderness history and outfitting culture.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The hide remains supple and intact with minor age-related wear. Teeth and claws are well-preserved. Some natural dryness and patina to the snout and mouth area. Felt backing with light edge wear consistent with age. No restorations.

Dimensions (approximate)
Length: 43 in
Width: 33 in

Age
Circa 1920s–1940s

Learn More

Read Why The Wolverine Is The Toughest Animal in the North

View a Polar Bear Taxidermy Rug in Our Collection 

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