Head in Bird's Beak

Cleveland Museum of Art

Green stone carving of a head emerging from a bird's beak, by Paul Gauguin. A small, green stone sculpture depicting a human head emerging from what appears to be a bird's beak. The sculpture is carved from a mottled green stone. The head has defined facial features including a nose and mouth, and appears to be wearing a headdress or hair styled in a certain way. The background of the image is a plain gray surface, which helps to highlight the details of the sculpture. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus on the intricate details of the carving.