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Cape Buffalo Trophy
Cape Buffalo Trophy
Cape Buffalo Trophy

Cape Buffalo Trophy

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1860 - 1938)
Date1912
Object NameTrophy
Mediumbone, horn, wood
ClassificationsMuseum General
DimensionsOverall: Length: 106 cm spread
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1946 by Sir Robert Williams.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS028963
Keywords
About MeCape Buffalo is a large animal found in southern Africa. It is aggressive and can run at speeds over 50 km per hour. Its weight can reach 900 kg. This particular animal was shot by Charles Grey in Rhodesia in 1912. Rhodesia was a country in Africa. It was named after Cecil Rhodes. Rhodesia is now called Zimbabwe.