A taxidermy Java or Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus)
21st century, died in captivity in the United States
On a mahogany wall mount, from which a mossy branch is sprouting, supporting the peacock with head tilted to the left, the exuberant tail hanging free.
H. 170 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, USA
On a mahogany wall mount, from which a mossy branch is sprouting, supporting the peacock with head tilted to the left, the exuberant tail hanging free.
H. 170 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, USA
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