Name/Title
The TurtleEntry/Object ID
1987.01.3006Description
Freestanding sculpture by Stanley Papio depicting a sea turtle. It is constructed from steel auto parts welded together. The shell of the turtle was fashioned from a truck cab while chrome car bumper parts were used for flippers, tail and head.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingCollection
Stanley Papio CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Papio, StanleyRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1971 - circa 1982Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key LargoState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Between Front Shoulder BladesTranscription
SPOLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
13 inWidth
69 inLength
72 inCondition
Reason for Exam
Treatment ReportOverall Condition
Poor