Top Bronze Bighorn Sheep Statues That Last For Years

Our interest in the bighorn sheep statues only began a few years ago when a customer of ours’ expressed an interest to commission two monumental bighorn sheep ram statues for a stadium. At that time, it was hard scouting for full size bronze bighorn sheep ram statues, least of all a bighorn sheep statue that is large enough to be discerned from a stadium platform or arena. We were also not encouraged by the lack of originality we saw in some of the bronze bighorn statues and sculptures available in the marketplace. Many of these bighorn statues just did not have the credibility of standing out as mascot statues you would use for a large stadium. As such, we realized that we had to design and cast our very own bronze bighorn sheep statues, preferably rams, mobilized in a butting posture. Eventually, we designed them and have since looked around for sturdy and durable life size bighorn sheep statues that would please our general customer base.

So, what are the bighorn sheep? What is it about these huge animals that piques our curiosity? The bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) is a species of wild sheep native to North America, known for its impressive, curved horns and agility in surmounting the harsh and rugged mountain terrain. Male bighorn sheep, called rams, have large, spiral horns that can weigh up to 30 pounds, while females, or ewes, have shorter, more slender horns. Bighorn sheep are typically found in the Rocky Mountains, desert mountain ranges, and canyonlands of the western United States, Canada, and northern Mexico. These muscular animals are well adapted to steep, rocky environments, which provide safety from predators like mountain lions. They are social animals, and are usually found in herds with a diet that consists mainly of grasses, shrubs, and forbs. During mating season, rams engage in dramatic head-butting battles to compete for mates. This was the essence that spurred our client to secure two butting bighorn sheep rams for their stadium.

Our bronze bighorn sheep statues highlight mostly ram statues which are designed for permanent outdoor use. When you look at our bighorn sheep statues, you will realize that our artisans have captured the animal in a powerful, majestic stance. These realistic poses are often shown captured with the animal shown in a mid-stride, head turned slightly or standing tall on a rocky, mountainous base. We also feature bighorn ram statues in a leaping posture.

We prefer making our bighorn statues in bronze because this metal is a timeless medium for communicating the extraordinary character of the animal. It further gives the statue a rich, earthy tone with a slightly weathered or patinated finish over time. Bronze is also a durable metal that ensures long term visibility meaning it lasts for years and even over a generation. It isn’t little wonder then why we have tabletop versions of the bighorn sheep statues that will add a glorious reminder to the home or office of the bighorn sheep enthusiasts.

Take a look at this marvelous rendition of the bighorn sheep. It is a handsome ram statue we create, cast in bronze using the ancient lost wax process that captures the alert and proud stance of a bighorn sheep as it stands atop a rugged mountain ridge, scanning the horizon ahead with its imperial countenance fixated on its attentive and deliberate face. The artisan creates this muscular animal with precision capturing its taut muscles which are well-defined and detailed, the strains of muscles showing all round the animal in a natural posture reminiscent of these rather big animals as they stand proudly atop a mountainous terrain looking ahead, a sense of stoic and calm intelligence marking its face. It is here that one reflects on the beauty of this statue, cast in durable bronze and capturing the natural nobility and quiet strength of these animals, a perfect addition to a large garden space looking to imbibe the sign of a mountainous wildlife animal. The curved horns are a mainstay appeal of this beautiful animal. In this statue, they are shown to be curved and massive, a glorious centerpiece reflecting the spiral-shaped and articulate horns wrapped up in textured ridges.

Conclusion:

The bighorn sheep ram statue we highlight here is just one of the select bighorn sheep statues we do. The interest for bronze bighorn sheep statues is mounting and many homeowners especially in states like Colorado, Nevada and Utah may keep some semblance of these bronze bighorn sheep statues for several reasons. They may be for aesthetic reasons because of where they are found or based on personal or symbolic reasons. One of the reasons why the bighorn sheep is so popular is because of its use as a mascot, particularly by organizations or schools with a connection to the rugged terrain or mountainous regions where these animals roam, and which are primed for the values of the bighorn primarily revolving on such values like strength and resilience. A prominent example is Colorado State University, known as “Home of the Big Horns”, whose mascot is CAM the Ram, a domesticated version of a bighorn sheep. Colorado's state animal and mascot of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is also the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, which are said to spend their lives on the cliffs and rocky faces across central and western Colorado.

We hope you will find our choice of bronze bighorn statues a wise choice for investment for your garden or business. If you are looking to commission a bronze bighorn sheep statue for your city or school, we can help. Please email us at tion_art@yahoo.com for more information on what we can do to make your bronze bighorn sheep statue project, a winning project.