Mithological creature

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 85.102.1
Type: bone objects; other
Date of production:
20th century
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: horn, bone inlay, carved, engraved
Dimensions: height: 34 cm
width: 49 cm
Mythological figure carved from buffalo horn, which can be assembled in several pieces. Its horn-shaped body is fitted with tiny legs and wings, and teeth protrude from its gaping mouth. Its body is completed by a scaly notched decoration.