Description
VINTAGE 1970 Turkish Hand Carved Wood Eagle Folk Art Sculpture Izmir. • Origin: Inscribed on the base as "Çiğli Köyü, İzmir, Türkiye" (Çiğli Village, Izmir, Turkey). • Dated: June 15, 1970. • Style: Primitive/Folk Art. The piece has a dynamic pose, capturing the bird in mid-perch or flight preparation, with carefully rendered wings and a rustic, rough-hewn base. 🦅 Vintage Turkish Folk Art: Hand Carved Eagle (1970) This is a fantastic and unique piece of authentic vintage folk art, a detailed hand-carved wooden sculpture of an eagle or bird of prey. This piece stands out due to its specific and documented provenance, appealing to collectors of Turkish art, vintage carvings, and primitive sculpture. Dimensions • Height: 11 inches • Width: 8 inches (Wing-to-Wing/Widest Point) • Length: 11 inches (Front-to-Back) Key Details & Provenance • Dated: June 15, 1970 • Origin: Inscribed on the base as "Çiğli Köyü, İzmir, Türkiye" (Çiğli Village, Izmir, Turkey). This specific inscription provides a wonderful and rare record of where and when the piece was carved. • Style: Primitive/Folk Art. The piece has a dynamic pose, capturing the bird in mid-perch or flight preparation, with carefully rendered wings and a rustic, rough-hewn base. • Material: Carved from a single piece of wood, exhibiting a beautiful, naturally aged dark patina that enhances its vintage appeal.