Real Animal Sporrans

**Ayin McFye** · 21st March 08, 12:56 PM

I found this website with very real animal sporrans. They are expensive, but if you ever wanted a sporran with a head, mouth, arms, claws and all that these are pretty unique.

Here is a picture of the Badger sporran I found.

And here is the link to all the different types of sporrans they offer.

http://www.sporrans.com/badger.html

**Kilted in Maine** · 21st March 08, 01:33 PM

Wow, can get lost on that site!

**Tattoo Bradley** · 21st March 08, 01:36 PM

These are what are known as "Full Mask" or "Mask" sporrans. They can be found in a few places. The site you've linked to is Craigies, and it's probably the best known source of these. The Scottish Tartans Museum has an option to order a few. And, our own Turpin makes Mask sporrans as well. I was not a fan the first time I saw one. But, I must say I really do like them these days. I would like to have one made from a red fox.

**Rogerson785** · 21st March 08, 02:11 PM

I don’t think that anyone would dare attempt a kilt check with the full mask Coyote Sporran, looks ferocious.

**slohairt** · 21st March 08, 02:14 PM

One should also become aware of legal matters in their respective countries concerning some of those animals. Some are considered endangered species.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 26th April 08, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by slohairt

One should also become aware of legal matters in their respective countries concerning some of those animals. Some are considered endangered species.

Or, should one use their pet for a sporran after it passed.

**fluter** · 26th April 08, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Dukeof Kircaldy

Or, should one use their pet for a sporran after it passed.

Check the last item here at Celtic Croft. Someone up there has an interesting sense of humor.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 26th April 08, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by fluter

Check the last item here at Celtic Croft. Someone up there has an interesting sense of humor.

I did that's what got me going. I've been thinking about this since I saw a white fox sporran. A major problem with me and fancy fur is that the ones I want are pretty much ILLEGAL. So, that kind of knocks down the price range. I don't fancy the hassle of traveling internationally with grandad's seal sporran. So, bunny and cow are the best choices.

**Highland Logan** · 21st March 08, 02:18 PM

For me the L&M full masks are the way to go. The Craigie ones are a work of art, but a full mask is supposed to be the only sporran that can go from the ball to the pub, suitible for both full dress and casual day. With the claws and teeth that some of the Craigie sporrans come with, I can't say I would want to ware one to a wedding.

Frank