Photograph
Buddha Head and Pagoda
Sid's backyard with Asian-themed, concrete-cast sculptures titled "Monumental Oriental Head" of a Buddha (with dimensions of 110" x 45" x 78"), "Multi-Tiered Pagoda" (92" x 32" x 32" to the right), white lantern (to the left), portion of the torii gate (in far right background), and the pagoda with a red sloped roof. The Buddha head, inspired by early Cambodian styles, sits on a thick base ornamented with round Zodiac symbols. A group of molded owls surround the space in front.In the center is a large flowering peony bush, hosta, cedar trees, and torii gate. Madison-Kipp Corporation is in the background. |
Image ID: | 123996 |
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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: | 5 x 3.5 inches |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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