Sculptor:

Milles, Carl 1875-1955  Search this

Founder:

Bearzi, Bruno  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: cast bronze

Culture:

Indian  Search this

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures-Fountain

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Department 735 Randolph Detroit Michigan 48226

Located Cobo Hall Detroit Michigan

Date:

Installed 1960

Notes:

Detroit Historical Museum, City of Detroit Monuments, 2004.

Summary:

A nearly nude figure of an Indian carrying a canoe over his shoulders is installed atop a fountain base that sprays water beneath his feet. He represents the spirit of transportation linking the city with its early accomplishments.

Topic:

Figure male--Full length  Search this

Ethnic  Search this

Architecture--Boat--Canoe  Search this

Control number:

IAS 78000035

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_362848