A PRIMITIVE HAND PAINTED AND CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN

A PRIMITIVE HAND PAINTED AND CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN IBIS, POSSIBLY EGYPTIAN OR AMERICAN SOUTHERN STATES, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY, with later dark red, green, and white painted on carved feather details, verso centering a deep recessed rectangular compartment. Height: 4 3/4" Length: 11" Depth: 4 3/8"
Condition Report: Beak possibly broken and shortened, worn smooth surface throughout, long age shrinkage cracks, dents, scratches, paint is later and worn thin in areas, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."