About Me

My name is Lee Duckworth (commonly known by the nickname "Zhon").I am known for and specialize in all things taxidermy and will always be recognized for my "rogue" fantasy work. People nationwide have bought everything from a traditional mount, soft mount "plush" taxidermy, novelties, rug work, head dresses, refurbish work, props, and rogue demon creations.My work has appeared on TV shows such as Bones, Vampire Diaries, and Outsiders.
Meet Lee Duckworth of Zhon Creations in Arapahoe County
VoyageDenver, November 2019
Turn Your Hunting Haul Into Art
Abbey White, 5280, December 2016

Photo of Lee surrounded by her taxidermy work. Taken by Paul Miller for 5280

Shop

The following are stores where you can find my real and faux taxidermy work for sale throughout the year. I will try to keep this list updated so you know when you are seeing official Zhon Creations work!

Not able to make it to one of these stores?
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Real Taxidermy Gallery

Interested in a custom piece? I take commissions!You can also find premades for sale at shops, on my social media, or at events I vend at.

Faux Taxidermy Gallery

You can find premade faux taxidermy for sale at shops, on my social media, or at events I vend at.

Commissions

Thank you for your interest in having me make you a custom piece of art! Before we start, please read over my Terms of Service. I can also do more than what is listed below, contact me!Note: These are the prices if you supply the specimen. Additional charges may apply if we supply the specimen for mounting. For Open Mouth poses, please add $175. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Shoulder Mount

  • Antelope (Pronghorn): $975

  • Black Bear: $975

  • Coyote: $750

  • Deer: $975

  • Elk: $1,900

  • Fox: $750

  • Mountain Lion: $950

  • Raccoon: $675

  • Sheep: $975

  • Wolf: $950

Lifesize Mount

  • Badger: $1,050

  • Black Bear: $6,500

  • Beaver: $1,050

  • Bobcat: $1,500

  • Coyote: $1,500

  • Fisher: $1,050

  • Fox: $1,250

  • Mink: $1,050

  • Mountain Lion: $6,250

  • Raccoon: $1,050

  • Squirrel: $650

  • Wolf: $6,250

  • Wolverine: $1,750

Soft Mount

  • Badger: $750

  • Black Bear: $2,000-$3,000

  • Bobcat: $875

  • Coyote: $975

  • Fox: $950

  • Fisher: $650

  • Mink: $475

  • Mountain Lion: $2,000-$3,000

  • Raccoon: $650

  • Squirrel: $350

  • Wolf: $2,000-$3,000

  • Wolverine: $925

Rugs

  • Super Small Animals (mink, fisher): $550 flat rate

  • Small-Medium Animals (fox, raccoon, bobcat, coyote): $875 flat rate

  • Large Animals (bears up to 5 foot, mountain lion or wolf): $1,750

  • Extra Large Animals (bears exceeding 5 foot, cow hides, zebra): $1,950

Wholesale Rugs

  • With a supplied mountable pelt, wholesale rugs are itemized according to job requested.

  • Rugs with pre-mounted head that only require stretching, trim, border (choice of two tone felt or rolled edge), padding and backing with D rings installed for hanging: $85 per linear foot. (Nose to butt. Tails are nothing extra.)

  • Rugs that need the head finished: Additional $85 (per owner’s request)

  • Rugs that need the head installed: Additional $650

  • Example of a full rug from provided tanned pelt: $650 for head installation, stretches to be 5ft x $85/ln.ft = $425, plus $85 head finishing comes to a grand total of $1,160.

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Please contact me for pricing and details!

Faux Taxidermy

Faux taxidermy isn’t available on commission. You can learn how to buy pre-made items on my shop page.

Commission
Terms of Service

Dear Clients,
In order to operate efficiently and professionally, I have terms and conditions that apply to all mounts that come into the studio. Please read the following carefully. If you have any questions, please contact me and I will be happy to help you. Thank you.

Payments Due
A nonrefundable 50% deposit is required to be collected upon receipt of a specimen to be mounted. Please know that I accept PayPal, cash, or check. Please note: If payment is not received at this time, no work will start until payment is received and a storage fee may be applicable.All prices reflect the finest taxidermy work that I can possibly provide you. However, there are additional charges that may apply to your order should you choose to upgrade your mounts to include custom bases, detailed design, alterations, open mouth, pedestal mounts, leather backings, custom habitats, etc. Please know these fees will be discussed and agreed upon prior to mounting.The balance on any mount is due immediately upon completion regardless if the mount(s) is/are picked up or shipped at a later date. Paying your balance at this time allows me to smoothy transition to serving the next client. If the balance is not paid within thirty days, a 10% finance charge will apply to the unpaid balance and continue to accrue monthly until paid in full. Unless payment arrangements have been made, it is agreed that any mounts not paid in full within thirty days will become, without notice, the sole property of Zhon Creations, and as such may be used or disposed of in any manner at Zhon Creations’ sole discretion.
Liability Waiver
Zhon Creations shall not be held responsible for damage to or loss of any mount for any reason, past, present or future, including but in no way limited to losses resulting from insect destruction, fire, theft, or vandalism. We highly recommend all clients insure their trophies prior to mounting with an expert in trophy insurance policies. We also recommend all clients have all their mounts treated to prevent insect destruction by an expert in trophy preservation and restoration.If during any stage of the taxidermy process any conditions are discovered which preclude the proper completion of the mount without incurred labor and/or materials over the above amounts included in the original price quote, Zhon Creations expressly retains the right to either 1) make pricing adjustments or 2) refuse to complete the mount. The above conditions include but are in no way limited to: cuts or other abrasions of the skin/hide incurred prior to acceptance of the trophy for mounting; skin conditions which cause the hide to be un-tannable; improper field processing procedures; or any other conditions not directly controllable by Zhon Creations. In the event such conditions are discovered, Zhon Creations will contact the client and discuss any applicable options.
Mounting Time Frame
It is my goal to mount all trophies within a six to twelve month time frame. If a client chooses not to mount his/her trophy or trophies within this time frame, the order is subject to any price increases in effect at the time of mounting and an additional deposit may be applicable. Storage fees may be applicable if trophies are not mounted within twelve months.
Guarantee
It is my goal to make every client a satisfied customer. However, there may be something that a client may wish changed or fixed. Please know we are happy to take care of minor issues at no charge within sixty days from the time of delivery. After sixty days, a minimum repair fee of $175 will become applicable. If the mount(s) was/were completed per the client’s instructions on his/her job order, a tear down fee and remounting fee will apply should the client change his/her desires for that particular mount. Note: I do not recommend a remount any mount due to the possibility of permanent damage to the hide/skin.