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Sculptor:
Waterman, Carson R.  Search this
Subject:
Cornplanter  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: black granite, tile; Base: concrete
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Mosaic
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Warren Parks Department 318 West 3rd Avenue Warren Pennsylvania 16365
Located Crescent Park Pleasant Township, South end of Hickory Street bridge Warren Pennsylvania
Date:
1987. Dedicated May 23, 1987
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.
Summary:
Abstract polished black granite birdstone, or atlatl, set on a concrete base. Tile mosaic medallions decorate two faces of the sculpture. One medallion features the head of a Seneca Indian clan mother. She has long, dark hair and is smiling. On the opposite side is a medallion featuring a mosaic portrait of Chief Cornplanter. A third tile mosaic covers most of the triangular back of the sculpture and depicts a stylized rendering of corn, squash and bean plants.
Topic:
Portrait male--Head  Search this
Ethnic--Seneca  Search this
Ethnic--Iroquois  Search this
Figure female--Head  Search this
Object--Vegetable--Corn  Search this
Object--Vegetable--Squash  Search this
Object--Vegetable--Bean  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA001444
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_342275