With an olive branch in the story of Noah's ark, the dove has symbolized peace, forgiveness and benevolence. Allen successfully captures that spirit in this sculpture. The sleek and simple lines emphasize the spirit of peace and humility. The branch line does not detract from the movement of the bird but echoes the line of the wing. President Clinton gave Dove Descending sculptures to Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and President Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Authority on a peacemaking trip to the Middle East in 1995.

Size: 14" tall.