The Turtle

The Turtle: © Key West Art & Historical Society
The Turtle

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

The Turtle

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.3006

Description

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 Standing

Artwork Details

Medium

Metal

Collection

Stanley Papio Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Papio, Stanley

Role

Artist

Date made

circa 1971 - circa 1982

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Key Largo

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Between Front Shoulder Blades

Transcription

SPO

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

13 in

Width

69 in

Length

72 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Treatment Report

Overall Condition

Poor