Wild Bronze
Bronze Sculptures of Rare & Extinct Animals & Birds
by Paul Jeynes
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Welcome to Wild Bronze, where the majesty of the world’s wild creatures is captured and honored in bronze sculptures by the late Paul Jeynes. Transitioning from a successful business career in the 1970s and self-taught, Paul became an influential and respected sculptor, creating pieces that reflect the essence and spirit of each subject.
Marco Polo
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Famous for its magnificent spiraling horns, Marco Polo is known as the King of Wild Sheep. With an average span of 55 inches, its horns are the longest of any sheep; the longest Marco Polo horns ever recorded measure 6 feet 2 inches and weigh 60 pounds! Only the male’s horns develop rings that reveal their age; there’s no way to determine a female's age. This tall, long-legged “running” sheep stands about 44 inches high at the shoulder and can weigh up to 300 pounds. Its range covers the high valleys and rocky ridges of Central Asia, from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Afghanistan and western China. Named after the 13th-century explorer Marco Polo, who documented his encounters along the Silk Road. Tragically, because its horns are so highly prized by hunters, this species is nearly extinct.
