Skip to main content
Ironwood carving of a bird
Ironwood carving of a bird
Object Number 995-29-20/27348
Display Title Ironwood carving of a bird
Descriptions
Object Description Highly polished ironwood carving of a bird. Bird is perched on square base. Carving is highly stylized and depicts wings, tail, and elongated neck and beak, but no detailed features.
Inventory Description Carved wooden bird, perched on square base.
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1995
Culture
  • Seri
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Sonora
Materials Wood, Ironwood
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 13.2 x 4.5 cm (2 3/4 x 5 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-20/27348; 20-27348 / Mex 3 / 5#
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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
Stone carving - snow owl
62-3-10/39149 Stone carving - snow owl
Carving
Povungnituk
Carved and incised gourd rattle depicting a bird
995-29-30/11681 Carved and incised gourd rattle depicting a bird
Carving
Peru
Cast of bird-shaped vessel
22-35-30/F387 Cast of bird-shaped vessel
Cast
Peru
Ironwood carving of Boeta Sari, the bad god who became a good god +
48-58-70/3058 Ironwood carving of Boeta Sari, the bad god who became a good god +
Figurine
Bali
Stone carving - kayak carriers
59-14-10/38863 Stone carving - kayak carriers
Carving
Povungnituk
Stirrup pot in the form of a pair of owls
46-77-30/5032 Stirrup pot in the form of a pair of owls
Bottle
Chicama
Elaborately painted ceramic parakeet
995-29-20/27345 Elaborately painted ceramic parakeet
Figurine
Mexico
Polychrome-on-white owl with smaller owls on wings and mouse in beak
995-29-10/73738 Polychrome-on-white owl with smaller owls on wings and mouse in beak
Figurine
New Mexico
Stone carving - white owl
64-34-10/43958 Stone carving - white owl
Carving
Resolute Bay
Thunder-bird and whale, principal crest of the g.ig.ilqamllan
21-22-10/97904 Thunder-bird and whale, principal crest of the g.ig.ilqamllan
Carving
Fort Rupert
Water bottle, bird form
09-3-30/75600 Water bottle, bird form
Stirrup spout
La Libertad Region
Stone carving - goose
59-14-10/38853 Stone carving - goose
Carving
Lake Harbour