Zoomorphic sculpture

This is a stylized image of a moose head. The item is of an elongated shape and medium quality of preservation. It has an elongsted nose, a convex round eye, leaf-like ear located across the long axis of the item. Between the ears, there is a ledge. The mouth is slightly opened, the nostrils are highlighted. The entire surface has traces of bright red pigment. The item is made with a high quality. 

Material: antler
Sizes: 78*18*17 mm
Region: Pribaykal'ye
Archeological culture: Neolithic
Site: Ust'-Uda
Storage location:

Irkutsk Regional Art Museum

Inventory number: C-406

 

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