WMMS Wooden Buzzard

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

WMMS Wooden Buzzard

Description

This is a stylized wooden sculpture depicting the iconic Buzzard mascot of Cleveland radio station WMMS. The sculpture is crafted from a light-to-medium wood, creating a distinct topographical effect that follows the contours of the bird's form. The Buzzard is rendered with an almost anthropomorphic form, featuring a rounded head with prominent, inset eyes (possibly glass or plastic), a long, beak-like nose, and wing-like forms that extend from its shoulders. The sculpture is roughly symmetrical and is freestanding, meant to be showcased in-the-round.

Context

The WMMS Buzzard is a legendary symbol in Cleveland, representing the influential rock and roll radio station WMMS "The Buzzard." The station played a pivotal role in promoting rock music and shaping the cultural landscape of Cleveland from the 1970s onward. This wooden sculpture reflects the station's enduring legacy and the affection fans hold for its mascot.

Collection

MMJH, Gifts

Category

Sculpture

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1980

Ethnography

Cultural Region

* Untyped Cultural Region

Cleveland, OH

Dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

4 in

Material

Wood