"Sahara Lion" by Lys Axelson won Outstanding Artistry at Road to California 2026.
Artist Statement: "The Sahara lion is a subspecies of the now extinct Barbaray lion, known for its magnificent dark mane, and is unlike the robust lions of the Serengeti Plains and other sub-African habitats with their large prides, lounging in the shade, watching over herds of prey. The Sahara lion is lithe and handsome and adapted to the desert, where prey and water are scarce. Those still existing in the Southern Sahara are threatened by hunting and habitat loss."
Design Basis: Maker's Original Design
Maker: Lys Axelson
Quilter: Lys Axelson
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: 39 x 41
Shows & Museums: Road to California 2026
Awards: Outstanding Artistry - Road to California 2026
