Animal figures are a brilliant example of art. They reveal the hard slog the craftsmen put in to turn bare piece into a work of art.an eagle may resemble a?vulture?in build and flight characteristics but has a fully feathered (often crested) head and strong feet equipped with great curved talons. A further difference is in foraging habits: eagles subsist mainly on live prey. They are too ponderous for effective aerial pursuit but try to surprise and overwhelm their prey on the ground. Like owls, many decapitate their kills. Because of their strength, eagles have been a symbol of war and imperial power since babylonian times. Their likeness is found on greek and roman ruins, coins, and medals.