Princess and the Unicorn, [Plaster and Tusk]
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Title
Princess and the Unicorn, [Plaster and Tusk]
Subject
Animal sculpture--20th century
Figure sculpture, American--20th century
Figure sculpture, American--20th century
Description
Placed on top of a Narwhal horn, or tooth is this plaster model of the Princess and the Unicorn. The Narwhal tusk is actually a tooth from the Narwhal, a type of whale related to the Beluga, and used for breaking up ice and/or attracting mates. The tusk can grow to a length of 10 feet and can repair itself if damaged but will not grow back if it falls off.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Date
1963
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Type
Sculpture
Coverage
University Center (Mich.)
Sculpture Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
97" h
Materials
Plaster
Metal
Narwhal Tusk
Marble
Metal
Narwhal Tusk
Marble
Catalog Number
2000.827
Object Location
Sculptors Studio
Provenance
12/31/1999 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, “Princess and the Unicorn, [Plaster and Tusk],” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed October 31, 2025, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/7142.