Manx Loaghtan Sheep Skull
Manx Loaghtan Sheep Skull
A Manx Loaghtan Sheep Skull.
A true statement piece.
Excellent for rustic interior themes. Hang on any wall in in a bar or restaurant, man cave or any wall you want to make a cool and unusual impression.
This sheep died from natural causes and the skull was preserved.
57cm width, 43cm height, 23cm depth (including horns)
The Manx Loaghtan is a rare breed of sheep native to the Isle of Man. It is one of the Northern European short-tailed sheep breeds, and descends from the primitive sheep once found throughout Scotland, the Hebrides, and Shetland Islands. The word Loaghtan comes from the Manx words lugh dhoan, which mean mouse-brown and describe the colour of the sheep. This breed is primarily raised for its meat, which some consider a delicacy. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust has characterised the Loaghtan as "at risk". By the 1950s there were only 43 surviving specimens. Manx National Heritage developed two healthy flocks. These have given rise to commercial flocks on the Isle of Man, United Kingdom and Jersey. Even so, today there are still fewer than 1,500 registered breeding females.
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