Broken Wing Trick

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Siberian jet, clear lacquer 2009
5.1cm x 3.8cm x 3.8cm (2.0″ x 1.5″ x 1.5″)

Carved from a single piece of Siberian jet, this “poor thing” packs a surprise in one talon while presenting an (apparent) disadvantage.