Figurine, Elephant
Dublin Core
Title
Figurine, Elephant
Subject
Ethnology
History
Communication Objects
Arts
Description
Elephant figurine.
Ironwood. Dark brown highly polished. Figure is a standing elephant with trunk extended upward. Ears are flattened on side of shoulders. Each ear has 3 grooves raying outward towards back. Eyes are wide lined, grooved ovals. Each foot has 3 widely notched toes. Mouth is a grooved "V" with 2 drilled holes at end points for insertion of tusks. Suggestion of a tail hanging down behind proper right rear. Sinew is deeply carved "V" shape.
Ironwood. Dark brown highly polished. Figure is a standing elephant with trunk extended upward. Ears are flattened on side of shoulders. Each ear has 3 grooves raying outward towards back. Eyes are wide lined, grooved ovals. Each foot has 3 widely notched toes. Mouth is a grooved "V" with 2 drilled holes at end points for insertion of tusks. Suggestion of a tail hanging down behind proper right rear. Sinew is deeply carved "V" shape.
Identifier
0092-0010-0015
Date Created
Ca. 1950-1992
Medium
Wood
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Affiliation
Seri
Donor
Dr. David Harner
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Files
Collection
Citation
“Figurine, Elephant,” University of Arkansas Museum, accessed May 4, 2024, https://uamuseum.omeka.net/items/show/80959.