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This lovely figurine of sharpey dog is created of soapstone by a contemporary Russian craftsman. This stone is soft to the touch; it gives the smooth feeling of rubbing a piece of dry soap. This softness and gentleness of the stone and good nature of the animal are united in one figure of sharpey. Known over the years as hunters, herders, guards and companions, dogs have played a significant role in man society. The first appearance of the domestic dog dates back 20,000 years ago when man first realized that the dog could be a key tool during the hunt, whether for sniffing a trail, pointing a target, or flushing a cozy.
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