The Ark was fashioned after the existing Pa. German Noah's Ark at the Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Germans believed there were no exotic animals, only domestic functional animals, if you couldn't eat them or use them in their survival they won't on the Ark. and so only domestic animals are included. The Ark was considered a sacred piece and a very special toy. The Pa. German Children were allowed to get the Arks out of storage and play with it, only on Sundays, their birthday and the Holidays,(Cristmans & Easter, the holy days.) This add up to 55days out of the year. (ONLY 55 days) Included with your Ark are 8 pairs of animals: cows, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, deer and horses. All are hand carved. The Ark sits on base of 5/4 wood with a pointed bow and stern. The Ark itself has 10 windows with a roof that comes off. All the animals fit inside. There's a night light attached to the bottom of the Ark. |