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Original Title
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Shrine #2
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Date
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1972
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Description
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“Shrine #2,” by Harry Vital, features an intersex bird with both male and female features. This is a common theme found in Dogon sculptures originating from West Africa; these types of statues play a role in fertility rituals. The body has a smooth surface, while the wings and head are embellished with spiral designs.
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Additional Subject
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Afrocentrism
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Black art
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Domestic animals
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LGBTQ
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Sculpture
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Type
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Sculpture
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Medium
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Terracotta
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Measurements
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17 in x 42 in x 23 in
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Format
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OBJ
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HBCU Identifier
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tc20
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.TSU.0255
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Rights
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All rights held by the University Museum at Texas Southern. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact University Museum, Texas Southern University umuseum@gmail.com Attn: Museum Director. Materials not created by Texas Southern University may still be under copyright. Additional materials may be presented for educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use under United States copyright law.
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Contributing Institution
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Texas Southern University