Chief Powhatan, (sculpture).

Chief Powhatan, (sculpture).

Greene, Norman M., sculptor.

Chief Powhatan, (sculpture).

Polystyrene and concrete, painted.

Approx. 6 x 10 x 4 ft.

Kneeling figure of Chief Powhatan is installed over the town's original spring. The figure is drinking from a cup held in both hands. The figure is painted a white-pink color.

Portrait male -- Powhatan, Chief -- Full length

Ethnic -- Indian

Outdoor Sculpture -- Maryland -- Takoma Park

Administered by City of Takoma Park, Takoma Park, Maryland

Located Spring Park, Elm Street, Takoma Park, Maryland

Commissioned by the City of Takoma Park for its Art in the Park Project. This sculpture is the first piece in that project. Chief Powhatan, a 16th century Indian, was reportedly healed of wounds sustained in battle by drinking from the spring on which this sculpture is sited. IAS files contain a related article from the Takoma Voice, Feb. 1991.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland survey, 1994.

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