DepartmentAsia

Boat prow

NameBoat prow

Date20th century

Place madeMadura, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumPaint, wood

DimensionsOverall: 22 x 76 x 3 in. (55.88 x 193.04 x 7.62 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.432

DescriptionLarge sitting bird with red beak and topknot. The tail feathers are separated by open space. Feathers are green, white, and red. There appear to be carved green leaves on the back. Both sides are carved and painted the same. An unpainted board on top appears to be how the pieced was connected (nailed) to the prow.