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Brown, Black and Red bird



Dublin Core

Title

Brown, Black and Red bird

Creator

Unknown

Place Made

Africa

Description

One piece carved wooden bird stands tall with tail feathers supported by a carved post. Entire bird is blond wood painted or stained brown and black. Carved designs reveal blond wood and consist of strips for feathers and spots. Mouth, eyes, ears, and spots on tail and crest feathers are painted bright red.

Century

20th Century

Item Dimensions

22.5 cm h. x 4 cm w. x 3.5 cm d.

Medium

Sculpture

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Techniques

Carved Design, Painted

Provenance

Frances Davis Extended Loan, 1974.

Acession Number

1974.045

Accession Year

1974

Photo Number

20200056