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Carved Bird
Title
Carved Bird
Description
Bird follows the conical shape of a single piece of light-colored horn; the long beak flows easily into long narrow neck which gradually widens into the body; rear of horn is carved into a pointed tail which stops inches above the open circular base; long, thin, narrow legs are carved from the front; the object is variously colored by the natural markings of the horn; eyes made of beads; proper right bead missing.
Date
08271998
Type
Horn
Identifier
1998.20.1
Coverage
Africa
Physical Dimensions
15in
Files
Citation
“Carved Bird,” Black Cultural Center Virtual Museum, accessed March 28, 2024, https://purduebcc.omeka.net/items/show/207.