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Vintage Wooden Crane Bird Sculpture with Suspended Skull

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Majestic semi-peculiar and possibly up-cycled/repurposed sculpture. It depicts a detailed crane in carved dark brown wood with glass eyes holding a suspended skull in white bone from its bea. It legs are made from molded bakelite in a golden lacquer. Please note that the middle toe to one of its feet is missing. The crane measures: 46 cm in length, 36 cm in height and has a dept of 15 cm. It can stand on its own.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Possibly an up-cycled/repurposed vintage sculpture.. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Wellkept and clean. One toe is missing. It still stands though.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782238036162

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