Carving
Object number2011.76.6
MediumWood/Paint
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Edward James
DescriptionHollow sculpture, carved from wood and painted black. Stylized human head with small ears, squinted eyes with accented lines around it, nose and protruding lips. Elaborate carved headpiece on top: in center is a lizard.Dimensions15.25 x 8.125 x 26 in. (38.7 x 20.6 x 66 cm)InscriptionsLabel taped to inside, back left "c-331".
Historical NotesPart of a collections relating to Dr. Edward James and his wife Joan B. James. Dr. Edward James was medical director and founder of Coraopolis Health Center. Dr. James practiced family medicine in Coraopolis from 1958 to 2010, and operated the Health Center from 1984 to 2010. His wife, Joan James was the first African American teacher at Sewickley Academy (1978) and was a former Pittsburgh City School District teacher.
Previous owner
Dr. Edward Exodus James
Related institution
Coraopolis Health Center
Related person
Joan B. James
On View
Not on view
c. 1895
1847-1969
c. 2006
