Hornbill Sculpture Item Number: 3605/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Large, standing, stylised hornbill sculpture. Carved of dark brown stained wood. Triangular head with long, bent beak that connects to the belly of the figure. Thick, arched neck with flat back, and protruding tail feathers below. Large, rectangular outstretched wings with two square cutouts on each side. Eyes, beak and feet are carved in relief. The feet have five long talons. Circular base.
The donor purchased the sculpture from an art gallery in Seattle, WA, over 35 years before her donation in 2022.