item details
NameSculpture of Opo the dolphin
ProductionEric Lee-Johnson; 1950s; Ōpononi
Classificationblack-and-white prints
Dimensions177, 210
Registration NumberO.007850/02
Credit linePurchased 1997 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds
Overview
View of two men, Eric Lee-Johnson and Gordon Andrewes, examining two pieces of sculpture for possible use in a memorial to Opo. The sculptures on display here were created by Russell Clark, a Christchurch sculptor. The following descriptive text has been written on the back :- "Janine. Dolphin Sculpture at Opononi was generously donated by my friend, Christchurch sculptor, Russell Clark, who sent two models for us to choose from. Choice was made by Gordon Andrews, Bill Yakas and myself. Eric Lee-Johnson."