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The collection is open for research.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], "Hokie" Wooden Sculpture, 2001, Artifact-042, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in July 2021.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the "Hokie" Wooden Sculpture was completed in June 2025.
This sculpture was created by Bonnie K. Rowe.
The sculpture is made up of maroon toned wood and tan toned wood pieces that form the HokieBird mascot with his arms crossed. His beak, eyes, and ends of tail are made of the tan wood while the rest is a maroon wood. White dots are painted on the eyes, and written in black between his toes is "TM." Wrapped around his neck is a black cord with a orange, tan and maroon HokieBird pin attached to it. On the back of the sculpture is a silver hanging strip nailed into it Below that is a label that reads ""Hokie" Made with Padouk Purple Heart Poplar, Basswood & Walnut By Bonnie K. Rowe 2001." The sculpture is in good condition.
The guide to the "Hokie" Wooden Sculpture by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).