Sculptor:

Hunt, Tony 1941-  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: red cedar; Base: concrete

Type:

Sculptures-Totem pole

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by Chicago Park District Preservation Planning Division 425 East McFetridge Drive Chicago Illinois 60605

Located Lincoln Park East of Lake Shore Drive at Addison Avenue Chicago Illinois

Date:

1986. Dedicated May 21, 1986

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois, Chicago survey, 1992.

Summary:

Carved wooden totem pole with the head of a sea monster at the base supports an upside down whale that carries a figure of a man on its back. The Kwanusila, or thunderbird, sits at the top. The entire pole is painted in colors of black, brown, red, yellow and white.

Topic:

Animal--Bird--Thunderbird  Search this

Animal--Whale  Search this

Fantasy--Animal  Search this

Control number:

IAS IL000472

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_317587