Mystical Snail Terracotta

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Original Title: unknown
Devised Title: Mystical Snail Terracotta
Date: Unknown
Creator: Unknown See all items with this value
Description: This terracotta features a snail-like creature with long legs, adorned with spiraled embellishments for the eyes and outer shell. The spiral motifs are placed in a symmetrical pattern on both sides of this sculpture. The clay is mixed with grog to create a better texture and prevent the terracotta from shrinking when fired.
Primary Subject: 1900-1999 See all items with this value; Art See all items with this value; HBCU student work See all items with this value; HBCU institutional history See all items with this value
Additional Subject: Afrocentrism; Black art; Sculpture; Wildlife
Type: Sculpture
Medium: Terracotta
Measurements: 16 in x 17 in x 12 in
Format: OBJ
HBCU Identifier: tc32
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.TSU.0216
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Contributing Institution: Texas Southern University
Collection: Permanent Collection See all items with this value

Item sets: Art; TSU Student Terracottas Collection; Texas Southern University Collections