Figurehead Carving of Billethead Eagle

Object/Artifact

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Maritime Museum of San Diego

Name/Title

Figurehead Carving of Billethead Eagle

Entry/Object ID

1981.214.001

Description

Carving of Billethead Eagle Carved wood with eagle head at one end and a slot in the other end. Bow decoration probably from small sailing ship or yacht. Remnants of red paint in eagle's mouth.

Collection

Decorative Arts Collection

Made/Created

Notes

Date: nineteenth century [?]

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Figurehead

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Carving, Marine

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Component, Watercraft

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Water Transportation Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Water Transportation Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Material

Wood