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Howling Wolf
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Its subject, size, materials, and naturalistic style suggest that this small sculpture was made by one of the nomadic peoples of Western and Central Asia—perhaps the Scythians, who, with the Medes, conquered the Assyrians. Works of art made by the Scythians and other nomadic groups are shown on the northwest wall of this gallery.
| Artist / Maker | Southern Siberia |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 500–200 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Southern Siberia |
| Medium | wood with shell inlays |
| Dimensions | Overall: 11.1 x 3.3 x 5.9 cm (4 3/8 x 1 5/16 x 2 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Wood |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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