{"product_id":"vintage-cobia-fish-taxidermy-mount","title":"Vintage Cobia Fish Taxidermy Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge taxidermy mount of a cobia (Rachycentron canadum), displaying the species' elongated body, prominent dorsal fin, broad pectoral fins, and distinctive tapered head. The fish retains hand-painted coloration with metallic bronze, gray, and cream tones and inset glass eyes, and has been fitted with a rear hanging wire for wall display. Its impressive scale and realistic modeling make it well suited for coastal, lodge, sporting, or nautical interiors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCobia, also known as black kingfish or ling, are powerful warm-water game fish found throughout the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean. Their large size and sporting reputation made them a popular subject for decorative taxidermy displays during the mid-twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExhibits moderate age-related wear consistent with display. Surface displays scattered scratches, abrasions, finish wear, and localized areas of paint loss. Several age-related shrinkage cracks are present throughout the body and around the gill area. Tips of several fins exhibit chips and losses, with minor separation visible along portions of the fins. Underside shows scattered scuffs and finish wear. Reverse retains evidence of an earlier mounting configuration, though a secure hanging wire has since been installed for wall display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n41\" L x 7\" W x 12\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-21552 - 070226\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44356571037739,"sku":"C-21552","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/44700ac6-f61a-5106-90dc-86653252a400.jpg?v=1783972587","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-cobia-fish-taxidermy-mount","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}