Mountain Ram
by Kathy Kelly
Title
Mountain Ram
Artist
Kathy Kelly
Medium
Mixed Media - Mixed Media
Description
Portrait of an adult ram with a rustic mountain background. I photographed this ram on my cousin's range. His horns and chest were impressive. She believed it was a Karakul - a rather rare breed in North America.
The Karakul may be the oldest breed of domesticated sheep. Archaeological evidence indicates the existence of the Persian lambskin as early as 1400 B.C. and carvings of a distinct Karakul type have been found on ancient Babylonian temples. Although known as the "fur" sheep, the Karakul provided more than the beautifully patterned silky pelts of the young lambs. They were also a source of milk, meat, tallow, and wool, a strong fiber that was felted into fabric or woven into carpeting.
This work has been featured in the following FAA Groups and Contests.
Groups:
Photography and Texture Make Fine Art
Your Story or Art
Photography and Textures Make Fine Art
Wildlife One a Day
Animals and Birds in the Wild
Art Forever With You
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October 6th, 2019
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