Opossum & Joey: Wildlife Felted Alpaca Sculpture

Meet the dynamic duo of the marsupial world! These charming mama opossum and joey are handcrafted from luxurious alpaca fiber, capturing the quirky personality of North America's most misunderstood creatures.

Inspired by a backyard encounter with a master of deception, this playful pair celebrates the opossum's legendary defense trick—playing dead. With their signature prehensile tails and endearing features, they're perfect for wildlife lovers and anyone who appreciates a good laugh. Soft, cuddly, and full of character, this adorable set brings a touch of woodland whimsy to any space.

 

What makes this special:

• Realistic details—authentic features and character carefully needle-felted

• Dual display options—includes hanging loop or stands beautifully on any surface

• Premium alpaca fiber—softer and more artistic than traditional wool felting

• Handcrafted artistry—each piece individually created with attention to detail

• Perfect size - stands a few inches tall, ideal for shelves, desks, or collections

Each sculpture is lovingly created by skilled artisans in Arequipa, Peru, with faces sewn and detailed by hand. Due to the handcrafting process, every piece is unique with slight natural variations—making yours truly one-of-a-kind.

 

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Product Details:

• Made from certified alpaca fiber

• Filled with 100% natural wool—no synthetic polyfill

• Lanart exclusive—handcrafted in our studio by resident felting artists

• Includes hanging loop for ornament display

• Individually handcrafted with love

• Fair Trade from Peru

Perfect for animal lovers, collectors, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted artistry.

A bit of our felting history:

Lanart pioneered alpaca needle felting in Peru nearly 20 years ago, training a team of artisans in a craft that had traditionally only been practiced with wool. Today, every piece is still authentically handmade by those same skilled artisans—bringing originality, heritage, and genuine alpaca fiber to every little felted critter.

Thank you for supporting artisan craft!

About Opossum & Joey:

Discover the gentle charm of these alpaca fiber opossums—a mama and her adorable joey! These crafted companions celebrate nature's unsung heroes. Opossums are surprisingly sweet and shy creatures with remarkable talents: they're nature's cleanup crew, munching on fallen fruit and nuts while keeping tick populations in check. And let's not forget their famous party trick—playing dead when danger strikes! Perfect for animal lovers who appreciate the quirky side of wildlife, this delightful duo brings personality and purpose to your collection.