Art by Sybil

$45.00
by MODC

 

Who?

Sybil, a lovely and sweet 21-year-old female. One of the oldest here on the farm!

What?

Our musk oxen produce not only qiviut, but also art! These abstract, original works of art are snoot-and-hoof-made by members of our herd. They are definitely not starving artists. There were lots of extra treats for motivation to explore their creative side. These one-of-a-kind paintings are fun for the musk oxen and help support their care.

Why?

Creating unique pieces of art is a form of enrichment. Enrichment gives animals mental and physical stimulation and gives them more opportunities to practice natural behaviors in a safe and positive way.

How?

Painting done by our musk oxen involves a canvas or paper placed inside a waterproof bag with different colors of nontoxic paint. We then put feed on top of the bag. This gives the musk oxen new textures to explore. It also provides a new smell, sound, and environment where they receive their treats. Each musk ox interacts with their enrichment differently: some push it aside and some paw at the new item in their world.  

Details:

Unframed 8" x 8" canvas.  Also included are a photo and bio of your musk ox artist. Colors may vary due to differences in screen monitors