About this piece
A skull in a feather headdress, carved with unnerving good humor.
Artists in France made this carved skull with a feather headdress on a plinth base in bone and wood in the 20th century. The title calls it an American Indian skull. A creamy skull with open jaw and carved teeth wears a fan of pale, feather-shaped elements around the crown. Fine banding runs across the forehead, and the surface has warm, mottled tones. A dark, angled wood base holds it.
About 7 inches tall, 8 inches wide. A conversation starter, whether or not you wanted one.






