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Indian ornamental water birds

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-996

Content Description

Two ornamental water birds made from a water buffalo horn. From India. One is 9" long with the bill turned down, 5" high on 1/2" base of possibly black horn. This one has the bird unattached from the base and the feet. The second is 12" high to the top of the beak, on a black base, 1 1/2" through body of the birds.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1500-1950

Extent

3 items : 2 birds, 1 base (unattached from bird one) ; 9" long, 5" high; 12" high, 1 1/2" wide

Source