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Woodcarving (bird)

Woodcarving (bird)
Object name 
Woodcarving (bird)
Date 
1850-1900
Medium 
Wood, paint
Dimensions 
Overall: 7 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 6.7 x 4.4 cm )
Description 
Carved and painted wooden bird on roughly oval base; upright figure with folded wings and stout legs; red, yellow and black paint (now mostly abraded).
Object Number 
INV.8156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.