Chalk this up to the random things we get in! We got some authentic zebra hide for a project and somehow ended up with way too much! This is an authentic zebra, hair in hide remnant, never used. This is taxidermy tanned, so is a bit stiff, but the other pieces we’ve used have soften and stretched well for use. Has a couple small defects from either harvesting or tanning, great hair quality and has been tanned well. Measures roughly 10″ wide (measured at narrowest point) by 9″ (measured at narrowest point). Not terribly heavy ounce weight. Cool piece and ready for crafting!