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Carved wooden sculpture from the Black Forest* representing a ram sheep's head as a hunting trophy, from the 19th century.
This head is in good general condition, in its juice.
Note: missing horns, cracks and holes in the wood, wear and tear, look carefully at the photos.
* Black Forest or Black Forest
Carved wooden objects from the Black Forest did not originate in Germany but were made in the Brienz region of Switzerland. The tradition of woodworking is ancestral in this region, the inhabitants perpetuate the practice of carved wood on the facades of houses, furniture or everyday objects. The sculptors excel in particular in the representation of wild animals in their natural environment. In the 19th century, these naturalistic sculptures from the black forest became very fashionable and highly prized.
Dimensions
Badge dimensions 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm
Width at the ears 30 cm
Head length 30 cm
Depth 20 cm
Reference: 800 210
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Ref: 0X1WABNHIG