Hand Carved Miniature Marco Polo Sheep

HoonArts Fair Trade, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is your doorway to the rich and colorful artisan world of Central Asia, the heart of the ancient Silk Road. This item is an example of the unique handmade products that HoonArts has carried in the past. Visit the HoonArts website [https://www.hoonarts.com] to check out what’s currently in stock, and explore more about this little known region.

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Description

  • Hand carved by Master Sodiq Zaripov

  • Approximately 3 1/2″ long, 4″ high

  • Solid Walnut

  • Perfect collectible or toddler toy

Master Sodiq is a fifth generation wood carver, from the ancient Silk Road city of Istaravshan, Tajikistan, which just celebrated its 2500 year anniversary.  His hand-carved wooden products are famed throughout Central Asia, including his combs, which have been awarded the UNESCO Seal of Excellence.  For more information about Master Sodiq, click here.

Artisan Group: Sodiq Zaripov

Learn about the artisans we work with: https://www.hoonarts.com/pages/about-artisans