Clay Monument Quincentennial Plaza, Old San Juan

by Phil Cardamone

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Clay Monument Quincentennial Plaza, Old San Juan

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Phil Cardamone

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Photograph - Photography

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Quincentennial Plaza. Built in 1992 to honor the 500-year anniversary of Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas, it is dominated by a stylized granite and clay totem pole – El Tótem Telúrico – by Puerto Rican artist Jaime Suárez. The Plaza is dominated by a stylized granite and clay totem pole – El Tótem Telúrico – by Puerto Rican artist Jaime Suárez. The monument is characterized by jagged edges that may symbolize archeological finds. It symbolizes the heritage of native peoples, particularly the Taino people.

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August 20th, 2020

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