TaxidermyXLeyba Creations
Taxidermist in Cebolla, New Mexico
Big Game
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Leyba Creations
Leyba Creations is a taxidermy studio located in Cebolla, New Mexico, and is a family-owned, full-time custom shop serving hunters and outfitters.
They focus on detailed, lifelike work instead of assembly-line production and emphasize strong communication and customer service.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Elk
- • Deer
- • Black bear
- • Antelope
- • Big horn sheep
- • Buffalo
birds
small game
exotic
- • Aoudad
- • Oryx
Animal Mount Details
They work on a broad range of big game and exotics, along with other furbearers and goats, offering shoulder, life-size, half-life-size, European, rug, and flat hide work.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body and half-body mounts, European mounts, rugs, flat hides, custom habitats, and pedestal-style presentations.
Taxidermist Lucus Leyba brings about 22 years of industry experience and has extensive background with big game and exotics, with a particular passion for lions and other cats.
They highlight quality, realism, and careful preparation so you can clearly see the difference in craftsmanship.
Pricing & Turnaround
Leyba Creations posts a detailed price list—for example, elk shoulder mounts start around $1,995, deer shoulder mounts around $1,275, buffalo shoulder mounts around $2,595, life-size lion or bear around $5,295, and lion or bear rugs at about $395 per foot, with many habitats, pedestals, exotics, and alterations priced by quote.
Prices exclude damages, upgrades, alterations, trophy and oversize fees, habitats, tax, card fees, and freight-collect shipping, and they require a nonrefundable 50% deposit at drop-off unless you arrange other payment terms.
They provide caping, skinning and quartering (including night service), deboning, cooler storage, hide freezing, tanning, velvet curing, meat storage and processing (when available), plus pickups, nationwide shipping of mounts and meat, and worldwide shipping and receiving of trophies.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently describe the taxidermy quality as top-notch, highly detailed, and some of the best work they have seen on elk, bear, lions, and other trophies.
Customers praise the friendly, helpful owners and report first-class service, with staff answering questions, assisting hunting groups, and coordinating meat care and shipping.
Reviews mention that full taxidermy work often takes 1–2 years, reflecting high demand and careful detail, while noting that the shop can turn around rush European mounts and field services like skinning and quartering very quickly.
Find Out More
Leyba Creations operates from 15 State Road 221 #295 in Cebolla, New Mexico, about 25 minutes south of Chama, and serves local hunters, traveling clients, and international trophy shipments.
You can call to discuss your project, confirm current pricing and timelines, arrange pickups or shipping, or set up regular or after-hours drop-off at the shop.
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