how to fix dried, cracked hide?

searle47

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A couple of my old antelope shoulder mounts have gotten very dry over the years and developed cracks in the hide along the cheeks and on the forehead. Is there a safe way to soften these spots up so I can maybe glue them back to the form?

BTW, I just acquired these. This is not my neglect.
 
I would say that the hide would fall apart if you tried to rehydrate it. Best bet would be to get a new cape and remount it.
 
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