Sun Daggers - Gallup, New Mexico
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N 35° 31.532 W 108° 44.553
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Abstract stone sculpture in the courtyard of the Gallup Memorial Court House
Waymark Code: WMF1FQ
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2012
Views: 2
Located on the north side of the Gallup Courthouse plaza, this abstract sculpture consists of two tall stone pieces with a small circular green glass suspended between them at the very top (it catches the sun). In front of the tall columns are several various shaped natural stones. Sun Daggers is placed on the steps leading to the beautiful courtyard in front of the courthouse.
Text on plaque reads:
Tracking the Sun and the Shadows
"Sun Daggers"
Gallup Memorial Court House Plaza
The Sun Daggers look North to Chaco Canyon where the sun determines the time and length of the growing season for Native Americans. As the sun rises in the east and sets in the west it casts a shadow and marks historical events that happened in Gallup, New Mexico
Title: Sun Daggers
Artist: Designed by Howard Meehan and Design Workshop of Santa Fe
Media (materials) used: Stone, glass
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Gallup Memorial Court House Plaza
Date of creation or placement: Spring 2006
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