American polychrome carved wooden eagle with outspread wings having furled flags flanking American shield below - High Museum of Art

American polychrome carved wooden eagle with outspread wings having furled flags flanking American shield below

Unidentified Artist

American polychrome carved wooden eagle with outspread wings having furled flags flanking American shield below

Details

Title

American polychrome carved wooden eagle with outspread wings having furled flags flanking American shield below

Artist/Maker

Unidentified Artist

Date

ca. mid 19th century

Medium

Carved and polychromed wood

Dimensions

35 x 16 inches

Credit

Gift from the Levine Folk Art Collection

Accession #

2021.502

On View

Currently not on view

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