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"Monumental Oriental Head"

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View of a large, faded concrete-cast "Monumental Oriental Head" of the Buddha with heavily textured light-colored hair and topknot. With dimensions of 110" x 45" x 78," the piece is sitting on a base ornamented with Zodiac symbols (with Leo and Scorpio in front) in Sid Boyum's backyard. Sculpted owls are sitting beneath the bust on the base. The brick building of the Madison-Kipp Corporation is in the far background.

Creator:
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991

Publication Information

Creator Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 10 x 15 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980)
Call Number PH 6986 Box 14, Folder 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Conditions For Use This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Friends of Sid Boyum, courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Rights Holder Friends of Sid Boyum;Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01441W
Legacy ID
WHi 136601

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