Whooping crane carving

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a detailed sculpture of a crane, gracefully standing on a wooden base against a plain, light-colored wall. Its long neck curves elegantly, and it features smooth, white plumage with dark accents on its wingtips and head. The crane's slender, black legs and alert posture give it a lifelike presence. The soft lighting highlights the textures of the feathers and the subtle details of the sculpture, emphasizing its realistic appearance. The simplicity of the background enhances the focus on the crane, making it the central subject of the composition.

The image shows a detailed sculpture of a crane, gracefully standing on a wooden base against a plain, light-colored wall. Its long neck curves elegantly, and it features smooth, white plumage with dark accents on its wingtips and head. The crane's slender, black legs and alert posture give it a lifelike presence. The soft lighting highlights the textures of the feathers and the subtle details of the sculpture, emphasizing its realistic appearance. The simplicity of the background enhances the focus on the crane, making it the central subject of the composition.

Name/Title

Whooping crane carving

Entry/Object ID

1995.29.3

Description

Carving/whooping crane/wood carved. White. Two metal legs and oval wooden base.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1995

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Whooping crane carving

Dimensions

Height

15 in

Width

22 in

Depth

12 in

Parts

Count

1

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 18, 2016