Birdstone, (sculpture).

Birdstone, (sculpture).

Waterman, Carson R., sculptor.

Birdstone, (sculpture).

1987. Dedicated May 23, 1987.

Sculpture: black granite, tile; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 6 x 7 x 6 ft.; Base: approx. 8 in. x 6 ft. x 6 ft.

(On bronze plaque on base:) BIRDSTONE/THIS STYLIZED "BIRDSTONE" MONUMENT WAS DEDICATED IN/HONOR OF WARREN COUNTY'S NATIVE AMERICANS, THE SENECA-/IROQUOIS INDIANS, ON MAY 23, 1987. DESIGNED BY SENECA/ARTIST CARSON WATERMAN, THE MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED WITH/FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY THE PUBLIC. THE COLORED TILES/REPRESENT THE SENECA CHIEF CORNPLANTER, A SENECA CLAN/MOTHER AND THE "THREE SISTERS", CORN, BEANS, AND SQUASH/WARREN COUNTY SENECA HERITAGE COMMITTEE unsigned

Abstract polished black granite birdstone, or atlatl, set on a concrete base. Tile mosaic medallions decorate two faces of the sculpture. One medallion features the head of a Seneca Indian clan mother. She has long, dark hair and is smiling. On the opposite side is a medallion featuring a mosaic portrait of Chief Cornplanter. A third tile mosaic covers most of the triangular back of the sculpture and depicts a stylized rendering of corn, squash and bean plants.

Portrait male -- Cornplanter -- Head

Ethnic -- Indian -- Seneca

Ethnic -- Indian -- Iroquois

Figure female -- Head

Object -- Vegetable -- Corn

Object -- Vegetable -- Squash

Object -- Vegetable -- Bean

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Warren

Administered by City of Warren, Parks Department, 318 West 3rd Avenue, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365

Located Crescent Park, Pleasant Township, South end of Hickory Street bridge, Warren, Pennsylvania

Cost of the sculpture was $50,000. Funds were raised by members of the community. The sculpture is covered during the winter months. IAS files contain copies of related articles from Warren Times Observer, May 26, 1987, related fund raising publicity and artist's drawings.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.

Warren Times Observer, May 26, 1987.

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