Sculpture of Buddha Head | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Sculpture of Buddha Head

Sculpture of Buddha Head | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Buddha head, titled "Monumental Oriental Head," surrounded by trees and shrubs in Sid's background. With dimensions of 110 x 45 x 78 inches, it sits on a thick base ornamented with medallions bearing symbols of the Zodiac. Figural owls sit beneath the bust on the base and in the space in front. The white "Lantern in Beige" is in the background.
DESCRIPTION
Buddha head, titled "Monumental Oriental Head," surrounded by trees and shrubs in Sid's background. With dimensions of 110 x 45 x 78 inches, it sits on a thick base ornamented with medallions bearing symbols of the Zodiac. Figural owls sit beneath the bust on the base and in the space in front. The white "Lantern in Beige" is in the background.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:123965
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Boyum, Sid
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, color
Original Format Number:PH 6986 Box 14, Folder 2
Original Dimensions:3.5 x 5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For other images of this Buddha sculpture, see image IDs: 122835, 123959, 123964, 125846, 136548 and 136601.
SUBJECTS
Sculpture
Plants
Shrubs
Trees
Yards
Outdoor photography
Religion
Zodiac

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