Pink giraffe figure. Part of a Noah’s Ark set. One of a pair. [See 1956.9.70.186 for other figure]. [SM (Verve) 16/04/2015]

Collection type: Object
Description: Pink giraffe figure. Part of a Noah’s Ark set. One of a pair. [See 1956.9.70.186 for other figure]. [SM (Verve) 16/04/2015]
Long description: Pink giraffe figure. Part of a Noah’s Ark set. One of a pair. [See 1956.9.70.186 for other figure]. The tail, ears and ossicones [horn-like protuberances on the top of the head] have been carved from separate pieces of wood and inserted into holes in the body and head. One ear, both ossicones and one back leg are missing. [SM (Verve) 16/04/2015]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Germany
Europe > Western Europe > Germany
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Margaret Buck
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1860
Date collected: By 1860
Acquisition information: Donated: 1956
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted, Process Carpentered
Dimensions: Height: max 93 mm, Width: max 67 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1956.9.70.187

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