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sculpture of bird carved from burl wood
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Cultural Objects, Folk Art

Burl Bird Sculpture

People
Maker/Creator: Marvin Thomas
Date
Unknown
Places
Simpsons (Locust Grove District)
Material/Medium

Wood

Specifications
  • Height: 7 inches
  • Base (length): 5  7/8 inches
  • Base (width): 2  1/2 inches
Description

This sculpture was carved from a tree burl (callus tissue formed on a tree due to a wound, fungus, or insect damage).  The bird’s body is the burl while its head, beak, and feet are shaped from the tree limb.  The bird is mounted on a wooden base.

Keywords
folk art, burl wood
Bio Sketch

Marvin Jewell Thomas (1910-2006) was married to Daisy DeWitt Thomas.