Real Animal Sporrans

**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.

**Lyrd** · 27th April 08, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by Dukeof Kircaldy

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.

Is it illegal to own artic fox? They arnt on the endangered species list. The timber wolf that is on that site IS however illegal. Although they were Federally de-listed last year, they are still a protected species. I had thought the bobcat, or the lynx for our northern cousins (and what is pictured at http://www.sporrans.com/badger.html) was also protected but i guess not. Even a search of the Missouri dept of conservation site dosnt mention anything about them being protected. You may need a license to hunt them but i'm not sure. I am personally opposed to using animals as purses, but to each their own, as long as they arnt using endangered animals. They just wont ever see me pulling my keys outa the head of some poor wee dead animal.

**Dukeof Kircaldy** · 27th April 08, 02:16 PM

The Standard line of different laws for different jurisdictions. There have been rumblings about licences needed to own sporrans in Britain, which has been discussed on this site. I live between the US and UK which causes some hassles given my love for weaponry and sporrans.

Originally Posted by Lyrd

Is it illegal to own artic fox? They arnt on the endangered species list. The timber wolf that is on that site IS however illegal. Although they were Federally de-listed last year, they are still a protected species. I had thought the bobcat, or the lynx for our northern cousins (and what is pictured at http://www.sporrans.com/badger.html) was also protected but i guess not. Even a search of the Missouri dept of conservation site dosnt mention anything about them being protected. You may need a license to hunt them but i'm not sure. I am personally opposed to using animals as purses, but to each their own, as long as they arnt using endangered animals. They just wont ever see me pulling my keys outa the head of some poor wee dead animal.

**berserkbishop** · 7th May 08, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by Lyrd

Is it illegal to own artic fox? They arnt on the endangered species list. The timber wolf that is on that site IS however illegal. Although they were Federally de-listed last year, they are still a protected species. I had thought the bobcat, or the lynx for our northern cousins (and what is pictured at http://www.sporrans.com/badger.html) was also protected but i guess not. Even a search of the Missouri dept of conservation site dosnt mention anything about them being protected. You may need a license to hunt them but i'm not sure. I am personally opposed to using animals as purses, but to each their own, as long as they arnt using endangered animals. They just wont ever see me pulling my keys outa the head of some poor wee dead animal.

I know that the bobcat is not protected in Missouri. I had buddies in highschool that would trap them in season and make a killing (hehehe-pun intended) of the pelts.

I didnt think I would be a full mask kind of guy but I really like the artic fox sporrans. So white and beautiful. . . I am going to try to make a skunk full mask, or at least hair on here soon.

BB

**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