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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Duck Effigy Bowl
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Duck Effigy Bowl

Maker Georgia, Floyd County, Mississippian
Date1000 - 1300
MediumCarved stone
Dimensions8 5/8 x 7 x 14 1/2 in. (21.9 x 17.8 x 36.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Greene
Object numberS-73-23
On View
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Collections
DescriptionStone bowl, flat bottom, circular, with walls sloping slightly outwards, effigy form of duck with crescent extension on rear rim for tail, raised panels shaped as wings wrap around upper side, head extending from front with rounded beak, drilled eye-holes, feather crest on head; carved lines delineating wings and tail, circling eyes, feather ridge, mouth opening.
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