Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet New Mexican especially near an entrance or

especially near an entrance or at the foot of a bed

I am not sure the original purpose of this little lidded box

or in a grouping with other exquisite small objects

is 2 inches long

perfect condition

Golden Ibis with Bronze Head and Feet New Mexican especially near an entrance orI am in love with this little vintage hand crafted Egyptian Ibis, with its gold leafed wood body and bronze head and feet, which I found at a fantastic estate sale of a world traveller and avid collector in Lynn, MA, whose collection included mid century and contemporary ceramic works by major artists, terrific South American textiles, and an array of other interesting objects from around the world. The Ibis in Egyptian culture was traditionally