The Guardian at OU - Norman, Oklahoma
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N 35° 12.477 W 097° 26.813
14S E 641370 N 3897209
Native American sculpture on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, next to the Bizzell Clock Tower
Waymark Code: WM89M0
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2010
Views: 6
The Guardian is a 6 ft. sculpture of a Native American, located by the Bizzell Clock Tower on the OU campus. The figure is holding an approx. 7 1/2 ft. long spear in his right hand, and a shield in his left. He is wearing a necklace and a long loincloth. There are feathers in his headband. The sculpture is on top of a small concrete base.
This is a duplicate sculpture of The Guardian that is located on top of the Oklahoma State Capital Building in OKC.
text on plaque:
The Guardian
by Enoch Kelly Haney
A casting of the sculpture which stands at the top of the dome of the Oklahoma State Capitol Building
2002
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Guardian
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Enoch Kelly Haney
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2002
Materials used: Bronze
Location: University of Oklahoma campus, by the Bizzell Clock Tower
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