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Circa 1960s Egyptian Hand Painted Ibis Sculpture

$24710% Off$275

Harrisburg, PA

Condition Notes: As shown in the photographs, there are some cracks and chips in the plaster. These are on the 2 sides, … moreAs shown in the photographs, there are some cracks and chips in the plaster. These are on the 2 sides, tail and underside. They do not deter the beauty of this sculpture. less

Description: This is a brightly colored, hand painted plaster sculpture with vibrant shades of orange, green and golden yellow. I believe … more This is a brightly colored, hand painted plaster sculpture with vibrant shades of orange, green and golden yellow. I believe that the body is plaster on wood, but unsure. It has bronze legs, feet, head and neck. It is from Egypt on the African continent from the 1960’s.

In ancient Egyptian society, the Sacred Ibis was worshiped as the God Thoth, the God of wisdom and writing. It was supposed to preserve the country from serpents and plagues. The birds were often mummified and buried with pharaohs. less

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Harrisburg, PA

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