Sheep were one of the first domesticated animals. People use them as a source of wool, milk and meat. This is a 19th century illustration. (Hughes Food History Archives)
Sheep meat is commonly called mutton in English. The meat of young sheep is called lamb. This is a chart showing the various cuts of lamb. (HFHA)
Central Asians preparing mutton stew for a wedding feast. (HFHA)
Southwest USA native American Navajo tribe are great sheep herders. They use the wool to make valuable and useful rugs and blankets. This is a ceramic sheep with yarn for hair made by a Navajo craftsman. (HFHA Coll.)