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March 9, 2012
Saving U-M’s pumas
The original pumas installed in 1940 at the entrance of the U-M Ruthven Museums Building were made of terrazzo and painted black. After 60 years, they began cracking and having problems. To preserve the sculptures, molds were made and new pumas were cast in bronze and installed in 2007. The originals were restored and placed in storage.
Photo: Scott C. Soderberg, U-M Photo Services