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Sculptor:
Silvercruys, Suzanne 1898-1973  Search this
Founder:
Unknown (Norwalk, Connecticut)  Search this
Subject:
Noccalula  Search this
Stanley, Kay Smith  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze with patina; Base: natural rock
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
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Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Gadsden Department of Parks & Recreation Gadsden Alabama
Located Noccalula Falls Park Gadsden Alabama
Date:
1968-1969. Dedicated Sept. 21, 1969
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alabama survey, 1993.
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:
Full-length figure of Noccalula, a Cherokee Indian princess, stands on her proper right foot, poised to jump into the waterfall that has since been named for her. She has two long braids and is dressed in a simple Native-American costume.
Topic:
Portrait female--Full length  Search this
Ethnic--Cherokee  Search this
Dress--Ethnic--Indian Dress  Search this
State of Being--Death--Suicide  Search this
Control number:
IAS AL000303
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_328892