I have a similar project of getting a Tiger Skin Rug back up to its previous glory.
The main part of the body is showing fading.
The edges towards the back inside legs show some tears to the skin.
The head also has some wear and there are some tears on the top of the head where the ears go and some general cracking of the skin.

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