Black wrought iron or tin bird-like figures, standing on four legs. Dish-like ba

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Object Number 973-46-70/5396

Display Title Black wrought iron or tin bird-like figures, standing on four legs. Dish-like ba

Descriptions

Object Description Black wrought iron or tin bird-like figures, standing on four legs. Dish-like backs. Snake-like beaks. 13" L. x 5" w. Probably Indonesia.

Inventory Description Animal figurine, iron, 4 legs, plumed tail, formed from twisted wire and sheet

Classification

Figurine
Raw Material

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Indonesia?

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall: 32 x 5.4 x 16 cm (12 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 6 5/16 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object 973-46-70/5396

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