Vintage Bighorn Ram Sheep Bronze Sculpture Statue Bust by Les Welliver

Description

This is a beautiful bronze statue of a big horned ram with a wood base by Les Welliver out of Montana.
The horns have gorgeous spiral detail and a few shades lighter bronze than the rest of the body.
A perfect gift for the outdoorsman, animal or nature lover. Perfect for a cabin, living room decor, den, office or library!
Les was born in North Dakota in 1920 who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. He was a professional woodcarver, sculptor & painter. He was raised on ranches in Montana and served in the Navy, 1943-47.
The bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) is a species of sheep native to North America. It is named for its large horns. A pair of horns might weigh up to 14 kg (30 lb); the sheep typically weigh up to 143 kg (315 lb). Recent genetic testing indicates three distinct subspecies of Ovis canadensis, one of which is endangered. Sheep originally crossed to North America over the Bering Land Bridge from Siberia; the population in North America peaked in the millions, and the bighorn sheep entered into the mythology of Native Americans. By 1900, the population had crashed to several thousand, due to diseases introduced through European livestock and overhunting.-Wiki
Horns play a big part of Sheep symbolism and meaning. Yes, a Ram’s horns are an effective and dangerous weapon. But a Ram’s horns grow into a spiral. The spiral is an ancient symbol of eternity. Spirals also represent the circular nature of life, death, and rebirth.
Ram is the symbol for the Zodiac Sign Aries – the first astrological sign. Aries symbolism is tied to spring – the time of rebirth and new beginnings.
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin and is particularly suited to casting. Bronze sculptures are expensive in relation to other forms of art of the time and skill required in their production. Also, Bronze is an expensive metal. Larger bronzes are cast hollow due to the heaviness of the metal.
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