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Sculptor:
Gage, John 1951-  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: carved wood; Base: tree stump
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Family Dental Associates 1001 North Broadway New Hampton Iowa 50659
Date:
1987
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1996.
Image on file.
JG. signed
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:
Chain saw carved figure of a standing Indian in traditional dress and headdress. His proper right arm is raised and an eagle is perched on his proper right shoulder. He holds a spear to the ground with his proper left hand. He stands atop a tree stump.
Topic:
Figure male--Full length  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Dress--Ethnic--Indian Dress  Search this
Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Hat  Search this
Object--Weapon--Spear  Search this
Control number:
IAS IA000017
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_322273