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Public Art ID#: PA00496-PA00500
Title of Work: Unknown
Artist: Azarga Tile, Orange California
Date Installed: Year 2000
Object Type: Mosaic
Pomona Location: 1151 Fairplex Dr. , Public School: East Entrance
Medium: Mixed Tiles
Description: Ganesha High Schools tile mosaic shows two elephant figures surrounding a crest with the words (PRIDE and (GIANTS on it. An arc with the word (GANESHA flows over the lower portion of the piece.
Inscriptions: Ganesha", "Pride", "Giants
Dimensions: 5ft 9in x 5 ft 9 in
Condition: Excellent
Owner/Donor: Owner: Ganesha High School /Contributers:Paul Breit, Pat Cadam, Class of 2000, Class of 2001
Date Photographed: 02/24/2007
Photographer: Justin Lamando
Remarks: Ganesha is well known as the Hindu deity with an elephant head. This resides at the main entrance of the school where students, staff, and visitors are sure to have all seen it. This is also significant in that it brightens up an otherwise dull wall and brings attention to the entrance of the school.
Subject Terms: School Pride