The Kaiapoi-based seller had a start price of $5500, with a buy now of $7000, for the rug, which they said incorporated the tail and four legs. Photo: Trade MeA Trade Me auction for a "genuine giraffe rug hunted in Africa" has been taken down a week early - but not before sparking an angry response from some. The Kaiapoi-based seller had a start price of $5500, with a buy now of $7000, for the rug, which they said incorporated the tail and four legs. There were no photos of the rug as it was in storage, but the seller posted a photo of a smiling man posing with the dead giraffe. The auction was due to end on Friday next week, but was withdrawn - with no sale - this afternoon.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 01, 2019 07:18 UTC