To reproduce the face of an animal in as much detail as possible, a death mask is useful. The plaster cast of a dead animal's face provides additional information in the form of very precise and varied masses, difficult to obtain otherwise.
T 4 G 2
Sketches and templates
Recording of physical dimensions and expression
1920s, taxidermist and dioramist Georg Ruprecht
T 4 G 5
Reconstruction based on skull, rhinoceros
Probably 1970s, Küng workshop
Replica 2022, taxidermy Troxler Latt
T 4 G 4
Death mask, lion
1920–30s, Ruprecht workshop
Replica 2022, taxidermy Troxler Latt