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

DSC00656 (2).JPG

Tags

Citation

“Carved Bird,” Black Cultural Center Virtual Museum, accessed March 28, 2024, https://purduebcc.omeka.net/items/show/207.