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.

Silver, Stainless steel, Onyx, Wood, Sculpture

Crafted by

Rie Taniguchi