{"product_id":"felted-alpaca-atlantic-sturgeon","title":"Atlantic Sturgeon","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAtlantic Sturgeon Fish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEndangered\u003c\/em\u003e Felted Alpaca Sculpture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate this remarkable ancient fish with our handcrafted felted alpaca sturgeon. Known as a \"primitive fish,\" sturgeons have remained virtually unchanged since early fossils, inhabiting rivers, lakes, and coasts. Now \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iucnredlist.org\/species\/182572773\/182572813\"\u003ecritically endangered\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, these majestic creatures deserve recognition for their unique beauty and evolutionary significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from soft alpaca fiber, our sea life collection honors the wonder of nature's diversity. We partner with conservation organizations and rescues dedicated to protecting endangered species, and every piece we create helps raise awareness about these incredible living beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this special:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - authentic features and character carefully needle felted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium alpaca fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - softer and more artistic than traditional wool felting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual display options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - includes hanging loop or stands beautifully on any surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted artistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - each piece individually created with attention to detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - stands a few inches tall, ideal for shelves, desks, or collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from certified alpaca fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with 100% natural wool - no synthetic poly fill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanart exclusive - handcrafted in our studio by resident felting artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes hanging loop for ornament display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually handcrafted with love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Trade from Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for animal lovers, collectors, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bit of our felting history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanart 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting artisan craft!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e**Conservation Status:** TheWhite Sturgeon is classified as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iucnredlist.org\/species\/103290570\/103290575\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eendangered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Learn more by reading Conservation and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iucnredlist.org\/species\/182572773\/182572813\"\u003eAction\u003c\/a\u003e efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanart Alpaca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45225042280605,"sku":"4SeaSturgeon","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/5312\/8861\/files\/sturgeon.jpg?v=1714587870","url":"https:\/\/lanartalpaca.com\/products\/felted-alpaca-atlantic-sturgeon","provider":"Lanart Alpaca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}