Fort Louis/Conde/Charlotte Monument: Tuscaloosa (Indian Chief), (sculpture)

Object Details

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alabama survey, 1993.; Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985.; Sheffield, Alton, Administrative Asst., Museum Department, City of Mobile, 1976.; Image on file.; The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary: Male figure standing on a rock. His face is turned to the proper left side. He holds a bow in his proper right hand. His proper left arm is extended out somewhat from his side. He wears a skirt and a feather hat. Below the figure are the religious symbols of a slain eagle, the Corn Goddess, and the Sun God.

1957-1974. Dedicated June 6, 1974

Owner/Location: Administered by Mobile County Courthouse Maintenance Department 109 Government Street Mobile Alabama 36602; Located Mobile County Courthouse 109 Government Street South Facade Mobile Alabama

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

Topic: Portrait male--Full length; Occupation--Other--Chief; Ethnic; Object--Weapon--Bow and Arrow; Mythology--American Indian; History--United States--Alabama