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Original Title
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Self-portrait
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Devised Title
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Johnny Jones Self-portrait with Turtle
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Date
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1970
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Description
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This bust is a self-portrait of the artist. Jones depicted his face with sharp features, high cheekbones, and protruding veins near the brow line. The crown is adorned with spiral motifs, dots, and rolled clay. Atop is a shrine structure, with a turtle within. Turtles and tortoises are often used to symbolize longevity. Students were encouraged to adorn their self-portraits with additional embellishments.
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Additional Subject
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Afrocentrism
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Black art
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Nature
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Sculpture
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Wildlife
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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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9 in x 16 in x 10 in
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Format
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JPEG
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OBJ
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HBCU Identifier
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tc119
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.TSU.0085
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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