Wooden Bird

A Mende softwood carving of a small wooden bird. It has a geometric and circular dot design, along with a two pierced holes: one along the side, and the other underneath. The pointed tip, or bird head, may be an implement of some kind - it resembles the shape of the wooden fish, number GLAMG:A.1985.13.fy, which also has two holes.

Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture, Games, toys, models, Tools, implements
  • Object: Wooden Bird
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 245mm [L] x 60mm x 45mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.fz

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