Money Tree Bird
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze
DimensionsOverall: 12.7 x 4 x 14.5 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum
Object number2007.005.333
DescriptionA bird figurine made of bronze that would be part of a money tree, which are usually made of bronze but have pottery bases. The branches of a money tree are usually of openwork design depicting animals and coin motifs - as those seen extending from this bird.The idea is that money growing on the tree would meet the needs of the deceased in the afterlife.
Status
On view
Unknown Artist
1920's