"Hokie" Wooden Sculpture "Hokie" Wooden Sculpture, 2001 Artifact.042

"Hokie" Wooden Sculpture, 2001 Artifact.042


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Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Artifact.042
Title
"Hokie" Wooden Sculpture 2001
Quantity
2.0 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Abstract
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.

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Preferred Citation

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.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in July 2021.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the "Hokie" Wooden Sculpture was completed in June 2025.


Biographical Note

This sculpture was created by Bonnie K. Rowe.

Scope and Content

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • University Archives
  • University History
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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/ ).

Container List

box 1
"Hokie" Wooden Sculpture
2001