Nevada Bighorn Sheep Hand Felted Alpaca Fiber Sculpture

Because many native indigenious cultures considered  bighorn sheep a food source, the animals were looked upon as sacred.

Associated with the sky, the sheep, often depicted in traditional artwork, stories, and ceremonies, were viewed as guardian spirits in harmony with nature.

Symbolicaly their horns are associated with the circle of life, birth, and rebirth. 

Stoic, sure-footed, strong, and resilient, the Bighorn Sheep is Nevada's designated state animal.

This magnificent Bighorn Sheep is hand-felted with alpaca fiber and made by Lanart Quality Alpaca Products.

Lanart proudly, and ethically represents the alpaca, Peruvian artists, and fair-trade.

Ursula Diana Ponce, owner and designer at Lanart Alpaca Products, is a University of Nevada, Reno graduate.

Please note: Due the handcrafting process, each sheep is one-of-a-kind, and has slight variations.

Size: Approximately 6 inches long and stands about 4 inches tall.