more images of the crane effigy

[larson1951]

yesterday my friend gave me the crane effigy to add to my collection
i really thought it was nice of him and told him i will plow the snow on his road for him this winter as a token of our friendship and my appreciation
note that on this one the top of the head is tapered or sharper (thinner) than the other ones
and as usual the handle is broke off
i do have one that still has the handle but it is the only one i have seen so far
i thought i should take some images to show it a little better, especially how the top of the head is sharpened thinner like a real crane's head actually is
so here you are my friends
larson1951

[naturegirl]

Appreciate the closer look, especially the top of the head,

[flintdigger]

That is a nice well made artifact Steve, it is interesting how the top of the head and bill are thinned down. Those are some interesting markings on the bottom also, it would be interesting to know the meaning of them or if they were just decorative. That is a really nice artifact for sure and one to be proud of. Thank's for the closer look.

[larson1951]

thanks
the markings under the bill are like what i have on my complete piece
it has the 'X' also
i don't know what they mean
steve

[tmodel]

can you explane the hole for the eye as shown by the tooth pick, i do not remember it on any of the ones you have posted in the past, if it so or not please repost them or just bump them up please. Terry

[larson1951]

hey thanks terry
i don't know why the hole for the eyes
i will find some more of the birds tonite and then post them for your study, K?
steve

i would be interested in any ideas you may have

[flintdigger]

Steve the best I remember the hole for the eye on your other birds didn't go all the way through did it ? That is a great looking piece.