Wednesday 16 November 2011

Reindeer

W.023  -  Reindeer 

Reindeer with large twisted antlers
Clay tubular whistle
red clay, glazed (transparent?) with cream, green & blue design
Sound hole in tail
125mm (h)
Ukranian? svistulka
1950s?

Antlers are a symbol of regeneration. Each year the stag will grow a new set of antlers which reach their full size around October, during mating time. All this is symbolized in this lovely reindeer whistle.