Carved Wooden Cow Head
second half 19th century, probably from a butcher's trade sign, carved with the head turned to one side, retaining portions of its painted surface on the ears, horns, eyes and tongue.
h. 16-3/4", w. 13-1/2", d. 21"
Provenance: Estate of Ann and Howard Barnett, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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