ANHINGA

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a meticulously crafted taxidermy representation of a bird, likely a heron or anhinga, positioned elegantly on a textured wooden stand. The bird is mounted against a backdrop of rich, warm wood paneling, characterized by intricate grain patterns that enhance the aesthetic appeal. The bird’s feathers exhibit a rich array of dark colors with lighter speckles, adding to the realism and allure of the piece. Its body is poised in a natural stance with a gracefully curved neck, long beak, and outstretched tail feathers, capturing the essence of its avian form. Positioned on a black cloth that covers a flat surface, the contrast between the bird and the background is striking, drawing focus to the detailed taxidermy work. The lighting is warm, casting soft shadows and highlighting the texture of both the bird's feathers and the wooden surface, creating a harmonious balance between the subject and its environment.

The image displays a meticulously crafted taxidermy representation of a bird, likely a heron or anhinga, positioned elegantly on a textured wooden stand. The bird is mounted against a backdrop of rich, warm wood paneling, characterized by intricate grain patterns that enhance the aesthetic appeal. The bird’s feathers exhibit a rich array of dark colors with lighter speckles, adding to the realism and allure of the piece. Its body is poised in a natural stance with a gracefully curved neck, long beak, and outstretched tail feathers, capturing the essence of its avian form. Positioned on a black cloth that covers a flat surface, the contrast between the bird and the background is striking, drawing focus to the detailed taxidermy work. The lighting is warm, casting soft shadows and highlighting the texture of both the bird's feathers and the wooden surface, creating a harmonious balance between the subject and its environment.

Name/Title

ANHINGA

Entry/Object ID

517/11105

Description

WATER TURKEY OR SNAKE BIRD/IMMATURE Kingdom: Animalia (Animals) Class: Aves (Birds) Sex of Specimen: Female

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

ANHINGA

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 12, 1978