Ostrich-Markitant. Figurine

The work is based on the painting of the same name by Peter Frolov for the competition " The Alphabet of Peter Frolov".
(with the author's permission).
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Meet the Ostrich.
Yes, not just, but an Ostrich-markitant.

The word forgotten.
There was such a type of activity known until the beginning of the XX-th century.
Sutlers - small traders of food supplies, drinks and military items. They accompanied the troops in the camp, on campaigns, on maneuvers.
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Working in mixed media.
Materials: linden wood, cotton papier-mache, textiles.
Wings and torso-embroidery.
Size: length 26,5 cm
height 25 cm, width 8,5 cm.
All the elements of the composition are fixed on a wooden stand.
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THE ONLY INSTANCE.
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delivery across Russia at my expense.

All the woodwork is here:
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