Carved Kobu, man and animals

National Museum of American History
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Object Details

Description
This object is an example of kobu art, in which roots and trunks of trees provide natural sculptures. Some artists left the kobu looking natural, while others carved or painted the piece to use for other purposes. This particular kobu functioned as a vase.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mabel Rose Vogel
1943-1945
ID Number
1986.3144.59
nonaccession number
1986.3144
catalog number
1986.3144.59
Object Name
carving
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 1/4 in x 3 1/4 in; 18.415 cm x 8.255 cm
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Title
Carved Kobu, man and animals
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1295431
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d73e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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