Bird of Iceland, 2016

ABRAHAM ANGHIK RUBEN
Salt Spring Island, BC

Bird of Iceland, 2016  

Brazilian Soapstone                             
17.5 x 9.5 x 4.5 in                                       
Price : 4 500,00 $

This sculpture depicts the gyrfalcon. In medieval times European aristocracy and Kings treasured this bird of prey; and it was adored by the Vikings. During this time, the trade of gyrfalcons was an essential component of the Icelandic economy; and eventually, it would become the national bird of Iceland.