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"Hokie" Wooden Sculpture

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-042

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.

Dates

  • 2001

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Biographical Note

This sculpture was created by Bonnie K. Rowe.

Extent

2.0 Cubic Feet (1 box)

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.

Source of Acquisition

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

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/).

Processing Information

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

Title
"Hokie" Wooden Sculpture, 2001
Status
Completed
Author
Aly Diemel, Volunteer, and Special Collections and University Archives Staff
Date
2025 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308