Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
CPT/NAMM/0080
Inventory Number
2528CA142
Site Name
duplicate
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 12:32
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 12:32.
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Inventory Reference
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Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
First discovered in 1970 by Juergen Brueggeman only to be covered again until 1986 when it was transferred to the Museum of Anthropology of the city of Xalapa, in the state of Veracruz , where it is presently on display. It is considered as one of the masterpieces of universal Art.Purpose:Date Unveiled: UnknownDesigner: Rep Aut In AHBuilder: UnknownPerson/Institution Commemorated: Colossal Olmec head No.8Recorder Name: Precious and Boipelo Chauke
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Monument Type
Description
It's a gift from people of veracruz Mexico to the people of South Africa in celebration of ten years of democracy.
Original Position
Pretoria Art Museum
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Unknown
Construction Materials
Basaltic stone
Pedestal Material
Basaltic stone
Event Commemorated
Ten years celebration of democracy as a gift from Mexico
Unveiled Comment
Governor state of Veracruz miguel Aleman belasco and Executive mayor of Tshwane father Smangaliso Mkhatswa
Inscriptions
In celebration of ten years of democracy 1994 -2004
Location
Location
Mapping
-25.74833, 28.214333
Gauteng
- City of Tshwane
Directions to Site
Next to Parliament and the National Library.
Access details
The area is secured and also fenced all around the place and there is also a security guard on duty with two gates
Management
Administration of Protections
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 09/11/2023 - 06:14.
Administration Description
duplicate of https://sahris.sahra.org.za/sites/tshnamm0014
merge usable data and delete this record
Action Status: Pending
Site Action: InformationUpdate
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