Antique carved and decorated nautical ship’s figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The sculpture is in original paint. Although there has been much paint loss and age cracks, they all contribute to the charm of this rare and unusual piece. Sculptures shows watermarks where it had been submerged during sailings.
The ship figurehead, which was popular between the 16th and 20th centuries, is a carved wooden decoration located on the bow of vessels. The ship figureheads were the highlight of ancient shipbuilding and architecture till their redundancy on account of developments in vessel-building and architecture.
The ship figurehead, which was popular between the 16th and 20th centuries, is a carved wooden decoration located on the bow of vessels. The ship figureheads were the highlight of ancient shipbuilding and architecture till their redundancy on account of developments in vessel-building and architecture.
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Dimensions:Height: 79 in (200.66 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:WoodHand-Carved
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Place of Origin:India
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:19th Century
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Condition:DistressedWear consistent with age and use. .
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Seller Location:Sheffield, MA
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Reference Number:Seller: 20026400Seller: LU833411264261
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