The Taxidermist
Warren Viscoe
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About the Work
"The
Taxidermist
by
Warren
Viscose
refers
to
ornithologist
Sir
Walter
Buller
and
talks
about
his
drastic
collection
of
many
species
of
New
Zealand
birds
in
order
to
preserve
examples
in
danger
of
becoming
extinct;
thus,
exacerbating
their
very
demise!"
- Raewyne Johnson, ‘My Choice’ January 2023
- Raewyne Johnson, ‘My Choice’ January 2023
Measurements
543 x 352 x 210mm
Media
carved and painted wood
Description
Wooden freestanding sculpture of head and black shoulders of a man. On one shoulder is a huia, lying on its side. Leaning against his other shoulder is a white flute with music notes painted on it. The base has 'The Taxidermist' carved into it.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased with funding from Patron Members, 2003
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
06 Oct 2003