Age unknown. Believed to be from a Viking ship. Carved symmetrical decorations on the side with carved bird head at top. Mounted on a modern wooden base. 41″ high overall. Carving itself measures: 45″ high due to curve x 6″ wide x 2″ deep. Provenance: From the estate of Rodney Hilton Brown. Shows considerable wear to carved wooden elements as well as crack and old repair to base. Newer painted finish.
