Skip to main content
Metal image, bird
Object Number 15-32-50/86247
Display Title Metal image, bird
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cast, brass bird figure, with pedastal
Classification
  • Casting
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Akan?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Africa / Ghana?
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa
Materials Brass
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 5 x 2.4 cm (1 11/16 x 1 15/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 15-32-50/86247

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
CAST of basal portion of reindeer horn carved to suggest bird's head and beak
35-32-40/1860 CAST of basal portion of reindeer horn carved to suggest bird's head and beak
Casting
France
Cast brass or bronze stamps(?) - cross shaped figure
99-12-50/53743 Cast brass or bronze stamps(?) - cross shaped figure
Casting
Ghana
Cast brass or bronze stamps(?), swastika figure
99-12-50/53744 Cast brass or bronze stamps(?), swastika figure
Casting
Ghana
Metal (Brass?) Lid with Enamel Decoration with Floral and Bird Motifs
991-12-60/15188 Metal (Brass?) Lid with Enamel Decoration with Floral and Bird Motifs
Container
China
Weight for Gold Dust
99-12-50/53739 Weight for Gold Dust
Casting
Ghana
Cast brass or bronze crab's claws
99-12-50/53730 Cast brass or bronze crab's claws
Casting
Ghana
Cast brass or bronze stamps(?)
99-12-50/53745 Cast brass or bronze stamps(?)
Casting
Ghana
Cast metal statuette
05-2-30/64882 Cast metal statuette
Raw Material
Ornament
Tiahuanaco
Cast brass or bronze ear(?) ornaments representing scorpion
99-12-50/53711 Cast brass or bronze ear(?) ornaments representing scorpion
Casting
Ghana
Cast brass or bronze ear(?) ornaments
99-12-50/53713 Cast brass or bronze ear(?) ornaments
Casting
Ghana
Cast brass or bronze miniature chief's seat
99-12-50/53716 Cast brass or bronze miniature chief's seat
Casting
Ghana
Cast brass or bronze effigies of fish
99-12-50/53725 Cast brass or bronze effigies of fish
Casting
Ghana