Bird still bank c. 1900

This anonymous ceramic "Bird still bank" is a charming example of folk art from around 1900. Made of white clay and painted in brown and orange, the bank takes the form of a bird with a distinctive head and tail. The simplified geometric designs and the playful nature of the piece are characteristic of folk art. This hand-crafted bank, now held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, serves as a reminder of the everyday artistry that existed in the past.