RELIVE THE ADVENTURE Kanati is passionate about helping their clients relive their adventures through beautiful taxidermy. It was that passion that initially spurred Wes Good to begin Kanati Taxidermy Studio. Two decades later, Kanati has grown into a team of 20 professional taxidermy artists, craftsmen and support personnel, all working together to provide an unparalleled taxidermy experience. Kanati receives trophies from all over the world, creating mounts with incredible attention to detail and lasting quality. The team of knowledgeable artisans works with clients to preserve the memory of their hunting experience with great care, superior craftsmanship and a deep reverence for each animal’s natural beauty. Over the years, as the importing of some hunting trophies became more difficult, the Kanati team recognized a common dilemma among many hunters. Hunters were searching for a way to relive their adventure, even if they were unable to bring their trophy home. That is why Kanati began to develop methods of creating realistic wildlife replicas. These replica mounts are a way to preserve the memory of the hunt even when the trophy never leaves the field. Realizing the replica mounts offered by others were known for looking fake and unconvincing, Kanati refused to purchase the same standard, plastic replica forms sold by wholesale vendors. Starting with elephant and rhino replicas, they developed an in-house, proprietary process which allowed them to personally perfect and
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control every detail. The elephant and rhino replicas are made with a unique composite that is slightly porous and mimics the look and texture of real skin. Using field photos and measurements, the replicas are built to the specifications of each unique trophy. They are designed to look as close to the real thing as possible. The most recent addition to Kanati’s replica collection is polar bears. No corners are cut here, either. The process starts by handsculpting the body armature of the bear to be anatomically correct in every aspect. After the body of the bear has been shaped, the timeconsuming process of hand-placing and layering the artificial hair begins. Often, individual hairs are meticulously placed to create the most convincing and life-like effect. As the final step, coloration is added to the artificial hair to complete the realism and closely match the unique polar bear being replicated. In addition, Kanati has the capability of replicating many other species. Whether it is a taxidermy mount or a replica, Kanati is dedicated to preserving the memory of their clients’ hunts so they can relive their greatest adventures.
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