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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;AuDragon, post: 423848, member: 6974&quot;]Hi edyta,</p><p>Given the crossbar reinforcing that has been used on the base, I think this was designed to be attached to something else. That is was meant to be secured to something, another base, another object or something like that. Given its rather robust and solid design, I wonder if it was for use outdoors? The white stains could also indicate this.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think the bird (duck/goose) is rather an odd choice for a cuddly bed-time animal, why not a teddy bear? </p><p><br /></p><p>This quote from Myth Encyclopedia summarises some of the symbolism behind death and birds:</p><p>&quot;Many myths have linked birds to the arrival of life or death. With their power of flight, these winged creatures were seen as carriers or symbols of the human soul, or as the soul itself, flying heavenward after a person died. A bird may represent both the soul of the dead and a deity at the same time.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>At 40cm (16&quot;) it&#039;s smallish, but I wonder if it could be a tombstone statue or memorial/monument for a baby?</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]148137[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]148138[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]148139[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]148140[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]148141[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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