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A painted wooden bird figure, primarily green with detailed scale-like wing patterns. It stands on one leg on a small, striped rectangular base, bending its head down to touch a yellow object held in its beak.
Parrot
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Parrot

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumPainted wood
Dimensions4 1/8 x 8 1/2 x 3 in. (10.5 x 21.6 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.201
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