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    		• Fierstein, Fred,
     
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    		• Abstract
     
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    		• Equestrian
     
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    		• Ethnic -- Chinese
     
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    		• Ethnic -- Indian
     
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    		• Object -- Weapon
     
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    		• Fantasy -- Monster
     
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    		• Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Berkeley
     
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    		• Sculpture
     
     
    The Guardian, (sculpture).
    Artist: 
    Fierstein, Fred, sculptor.
    Title: 
    The Guardian, (sculpture).
    Digital Reference: 
    Image Image Image
    Medium: 
    Sculpture: ferro-cement, painted; Base: concrete.
    Dimensions: 
    Sculpture: approx. 12 x 6 x 7 ft.; Base: approx. 6 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.
    Inscription: 
    unsigned
    Description: 
    A monster horse-like animal with a Native-American figure riding it. The animal has a Chinese dragon face with huge teeth and a long goatee. The figure holds a bow and arrow in mid-aim. His proper left hand holds the bow and his proper right hand holds the arrow.
    Subject: 
    Abstract
    Equestrian
    Ethnic -- Chinese
    Ethnic -- Indian
    Object -- Weapon -- Bow and Arrow
    Fantasy -- Monster
    Object Type: 
    Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Berkeley
    Sculpture
    Owner: 
    Administered by City of Berkeley, Economic Development, Community Development Department, 2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor, Berkeley, California 94704
    Located Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, California
    Remarks: 
    1986 Ordinance approved.
    References: 
    Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1995.
    Illustration: 
    Image on file.
    Note: 
    The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
    Repository: 
    Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
    Control Number: 
    IAS CA000764
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