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Colorful dyed Springbok cushions

Springbok hide cushions - Red
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Dyed Springbok Hide Cushions

$55-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Springbok hide/skin

Size: 40cm x 40cm

Colour: Red

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Colorful dyed Springbok cushions

Size: 40cm x 40cm (L x W)

Colours: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and Orange

A beautiful African handcrafted dyed Springbok hide cushion

Below is a selection of Springbok hide cushions that have been dyed in various bright colors. We use top quality A grade soft tanned Springbok hides to make these cushions. Each cushion has a Springbok hide front with a Suede backing and a center zip for inserting the pillow stuffing.

The Springbok roams in most South African game reserves and is found mainly in Southern Africa. African Springbok hides are obtained during the culling season in South Africa and all Springbok pelt/skin are CITES approved to ensure that there has been no illegal culling or poaching of these pelts. We are registered with KZN Wildlife in South Africa and are an approved to sell hide products such as these Springbok cushions. As each Springbok hide is unique, the shades and patterns on each cushion will vary.
These gorgeous cushions are tanned in South Africa's most reputable tannery and selected for their quality, softness and shine.
Spot clean with warm water and mild soap. Allow to dry naturally.

Other styles available below or return to our main African cushion page

Springbuck/Springbok Hide Cushions
Springbok hide cushion

$55-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Springbok hide/skin

Size: 40cm x 40cm

Colour: Natural

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Dyed Springbok Hide Cushions - Blue
Springbok hide cushion

$55-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Springbok hide/skin

Size: 40cm x 40cm

Colour: Blue

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Dyed Springbok Hide Cushions - Yellow
Springbok hide cushion - Yellow

$55-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Springbok hide/skin

Size: 40cm x 40cm

Colour: Yellow

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Dyed Springbok Hide Cushions - Orange
Springbok hide cushion - Orange

$55-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Springbok hide/skin

Size: 40cm x 40cm

Colour: Orange

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Dyed Springbok Hide Cushions - Green
Springbok hide cushion - Green

$55-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Springbok hide/skin

Size: 40cm x 40cm

Colour: Green

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Facts about this animal

The Springbok is one of South Africa - s most successful game farm animals to breed.

There are some Springbok that are totally black or totally white. The value of these animals is quite substantial in the private market for trophy hunting.

Traditionally Springbok is one of the top 5 most favorite antelope species hunted by local hunters and is sought after for the tender and tasteful meat as well as for their biltong.

When disturbed, Springbok commence running and bound and leap (repeatedly) into the air with stiff extended legs, with the males or rams raising the hairs of the dorsal crest extending from the back to the tail (the rams). These bounds may reach 2 to 3 meters and this leaping is known as - pronking - . This - pronking - could also be seen when the rams are rutting and defending their territories and female herds against other rams with the intention to impress the females or ewes.

Since the turn of the last century, the Springbok has been and still is the national emblem of the South African Rugby team. The King Protea (South Africa - s National Flower) has been added to the badge during the 1990 - s.

  • Male (Ram): Can weigh up to about 41 Kilograms
  • Female (Ewe): Can weigh up to about 37 Kilograms
  • >Height: stand 75 cm high
  • Life Expectancy: 10 years in the wild
  • Diet: Herbivores , Grasses, Leaves.
  • They reach speeds of 80 km per hour and jump more than 4 meters

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Scientific classification

  • Name: Antidorcas marsupialis
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Artiodactyla
  • Family: Bovidae
  • Subfamily: Antilopinae
  • Genus: Antidorcas
  • Species: A. marsupialis

Conservation status: Least concern / abundant

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