The Captain

This netsuke was inspired by an old sailor’s myth that when ship captains pass away their souls become albatross and fly the oceans eternally. Here the albatross sits on top of the captains hat immediately after that transformation has occurred.

Artist:

Leigh Sloggett

Material:

Mammoth

Category:

Mythological/Animal

Netsuke Type:

Katabori

Dimensions:

48mm

Created:

2005