Moai-like Terracotta

Moai-like Terracotta by University Museum at Texas Southern on Sketchfab

Media: Click Here to See the 3D Model of Moai-like Terracotta; HCAC.TSU.0320.jpg

Original Title: title unknown
Devised Title: Moai-like Terracotta
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown See all items with this value
Description: This sculpture is of an abstract side face profile, prominently featuring the nose and lips, with a large hand on one side of the sculpture. The oversized hand is an example of the influence of Dr. John Biggers’ style. This sculpture is two-toned due to varying levels of oxidation of the clay. The structure bears some resemblance to the Moai of Rapa Nui (also known as Easter Island heads).
Primary Subject: 1900-1999 | Art | HBCU student work | HBCU institutional history See all items with this value
Additional Subject: Afrocentrism | Black art | Sculpture
Type: Sculpture
Medium: Terracotta
Measurements: 8 in x 31 in x 12 in
Format: OBJ
HBCU Identifier: tc33
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.TSU.0320
Rights: All rights held by the University Museum at Texas Southern. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact University Museum, Texas Southern University umuseum@gmail.com Attn: Museum Director. Materials not created by Texas Southern University may still be under copyright. Additional materials may be presented for educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use under United States copyright law.
Contributing Institution: Texas Southern University
Collection: Permanent Collection See all items with this value
References: "Moai." The British Museum. https://www.britishmuseum.org/about-us/british-museum-story/contested-objects-collection/moai.

Item sets: Art; TSU Student Terracottas; Texas Southern University Collection; University Museum at Texas Southern Permanent Collection