Figurine

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

1960.26.5

Description

Miniature cast-iron sled dog. The dog is molded to appear as if it's walking, and there is a harness made of woven cotton tape around its body. It is painted in black. Its tail is curved over its back.

Context

Part of a model of Admiral Byrd's dog team. Byrd used dog teams for portions of his Antarctic expeditions

Acquisition

Accession

1960.26

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Figurine

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Statue

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Material

Metal, Paint

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr. (1888-1957)