Community identification
Maman (Sculpture)
N/A (Represents the family: Araneidae)
- Order & Family
- Order: Araneae, Family: Araneidae (Visual representation)
- Size
- Over 30 feet (9 meters) tall and 33 feet (10 meters) wide
Natural Habitat
Major art institutions and public spaces globally (Permanent versions in Canada, Spain, UK, USA, and South Korea)
Diet & Feeding
Does not eat; it is a bronze, stainless steel, and marble sculpture
Behavior Patterns
Created by Louise Bourgeois in 1999 as a tribute to her mother; features a sac containing 32 marble eggs attached to the abdomen
Risks & Benefits
Benefits: Cultural enrichment and artistic reflection on motherhood and protection. Risks: Potential for vertigo or intimidation due to its massive scale