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Sculptor:
Low, Robert G. 1896-  Search this
Subject:
Tarramugus, Chief  Search this
Medium:
Statue: white ash; Base: sugar maple
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Wethersfield Historical Society 150 Main Street Wethersfield Connecticut 06109
Located at Keeney Memorial 200 Main Street Education Room Wethersfield Connecticut 06109
Date:
Carved 1984-86.; Installed 1988
Notes:
Wethersfield Historical Society, 1989.
Image on file.
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
Chief Tarramugus became chief of the Wongunk Indians in 1664. He was a key figure in the development of Wethersfield.
Topic:
Portrait male  Search this
Ethnic--Wongunk  Search this
Control number:
IAS 60720001
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_31933