This is a prime example of Moore’s belief that a sculpture should have a sense of mystery in order to maintain interest.
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Our catalogue, with a map, essays, 120 illustrations and a unique photostory, is a great souvenir of Moore at Kew.
15 - Large Totem Head
- LH 577
- Bronze Edition of 8 + 1
- Cast:
- Hermann Noack, Berlin
- Height:
- 244cm
- Signature:
- Stamped Moore, 0/8
- The Henry Moore Foundation:
- acquired 1987
Like a huge caraway seed
- As the sun sets behind the Palm House this must shine