Slender-billed Vulture

This Britannia silver sculpture is modelled on one of the critically endangered species of vultures, the slender-billed vulture, represented in a horaltic pose. The piece is hand raised, hammered, constructed, soldered, riveted, engraved and oxidised. Sterling silver is used for the legs and rivets. The eyes are set with onyx. A stainless steel spring inside allows for movement of the neck and head. The base is shaped like a cross to symbolise the status of vultures. Vultures warm their bodies and dry their wings in this pose in the morning.