Source of Billy the Goat:
This bronze goat statue is the mascot of the Naval Academy. Legend has it that they set off from the ferry terminal at Highland Falls and climbed the steep hill to West Point for the first Army-Navy football game. And, they saw a goat outside their West Point house and immediately enlisted “Billy” as their mascot. Since then, the goat has been the recognized mascot of the U.S. Naval Academy.
Western Goat Meaning:
The domestication of goats first appeared in Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia, about 10,000 years ago. Goats are the result of the domestication of wild goats, initially for their meat and milk. Later, goat skin was also used to make wine containers and parchment for writing.
In Western culture, sheep herding areas often use rams as symbols of the sun and fire. Because the ram is very aggressive and explosive. Therefore, goats often symbolize the energy of the sun and are deified as gods with infinite magic power. Bell, the sun god in the Middle East, Apollo in Greece, and Indra and Agni, the gods of thunder in India, also use goats as their main images.
Sheep are also important in Jewish culture, most notably in the story of the “scapegoat”. In Christianity, it is the “Lamb of God”. Historically, the nobles of Europe have had curly hairstyles resembling sheep’s wool. For example, Orthodox priests in Tsarist Russia, judges, and lawyers in some Commonwealth countries or regions. On special occasions such as courts, they often wear a curly woolen wig to show their power and status. This has something to do with the Christian tradition that Jesus is the Lamb of God.
Exquisite Clay Model:
Our artists would make a clay model of the same proportion when casting each bronze animal sculpture. Of course, our artists have been making clay models for 40 years. They have always been able to capture the characteristics of goats. Goat hair in particular is always the most realistic. Also, our artists are able to make the horns just like real goats. Of course, during the clay model production process, we would maintain the closest communication with our customers. We would actively listen to any ideas and suggestions from customers and provide professional guidance and modification.
So if you want to cast a goat sculpture mascot for your community or school please feel free to contact us. YouFine would present you with the most satisfying bronze goat sculpture.