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Busk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden object, long and thin, tapered to a point at the bottom, with a rounded top; ornate carvings of people, animals, and plants on the surface; carvings include a human figure standing on the bottom third, a bird on the top third, and leaves and flowers throughout; object resembles a club or weapon; Busk by Ernie Bush.

Artwork details

Date:
1675–1725
Medium:
wood
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
107 × 625 px
Museum record:
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