Anthropomorphic Figure Item Number: 1999.58 from the Portland Art Museum
Description
This is the largest known example of Columbia River stone sculpture. Considering its massive size and the exaggerated genitalia touching the ground, it probably served as a public monument to commemorate an individual either real or mythical, as a symbol of fertility, strength, and renewal.
Collection History Provenance
Museum Purchase: Funds provided by auction proceeds.
Item History
- Made by Columbia River artist
What
Who
- Culture
- Columbia River
- Creator
- Columbia River artist
Where
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
- Made in
- “Plateau” ?
Other
- Categories
- Plateau; Sculpture