Buying a stuffed onager?

November 1, 2009 3:56 PM

Where can I buy a stuffed onager toy?

I have a niece who is really into horses of various types. She is really taken with onagers--a kind of Asian wild horse (Equus hemionus) that's smaller than a regular horse (about the size of a donkey). I am trying to buy her a stuffed onager as a present. However, all my searches have led to 1) generic stuffed horses; or 2) toy onager catapults.

Anyone have a suggestion for a good place to purchase (online or brick and morter stories) unusual stuffed animals? I'd like to do something not-cliche. Thanks.

posted by historybuff to shopping (3 comments total)

Try All Things Bright and Beautiful, in Waitsfield VT. I havne't been there in years, but I remember buying stuffed bison, ocelots, ferrets, and lemurs there. The focus on the website seems to be the christmas shop portion of their business, but one of the articles in the 'about us' section mentions "12 rooms full of stuffed animals of all sizes and descriptions."
posted by spinturtle at 4:27 PM on November 1

I'll suggest calling or e-mailling the people at the Estes Ark. There's some stuff on the website, no onager, but from when I was there last year, I wouldn't be surprised if they could find one for you. That place is crazy.
posted by cobaltnine at 6:53 PM on November 1

If I were you, I'd hire a local crafty artist to make one for you. Someone who makes cute stuffed things and sells them on Etsy. Or look on the internet for a manufacturer who makes custom stuffed animals, though I imagine that will be more expensive.
posted by Lieber Frau at 6:50 AM on November 2