Black Elk, 1/3 Scale Armature, [Wood]
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Title
Black Elk, 1/3 Scale Armature, [Wood]
Subject
Animal sculpture--20th century
Figure sculpture, American--20th century
Figure sculpture, American--20th century
Description
1/3 rd scale armature for Black Elk: Homage to the Great spirit. This is one of the last works Fredericks completed before he passed away.
This armature is crafted of wood lath and the head of the Black Elk figure is finished in clay. The buffalo lays at the side of Black Elk as he offers his peace pipe (not attached) to the sky.
This armature is crafted of wood lath and the head of the Black Elk figure is finished in clay. The buffalo lays at the side of Black Elk as he offers his peace pipe (not attached) to the sky.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Date
1998
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Type
Sculpture
Armature
Armature
Coverage
University Center (Mich.)
Armature Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
48" x 20" x 44"
Materials
Wood
Clay
Clay
Catalog Number
2000.004
Object Location
Sculptors Studio
Provenance
01/15/2000 gifted to MFSM
March/April 2003 relocated to Sculptor's Studio
March/April 2003 relocated to Sculptor's Studio
Files
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Black Elk, 1/3 Scale Armature, [Wood],” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 19, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/5523.