UN Vehicle
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- Title UN Vehicle
- Category Toy
- Medium Mixed Media
- Dimensions 9.5"h x 4.5"w x 3.75"d
- Year Completed 2001
- Notes Goma, a town in the Republic of Congo devastated by ethnic conflict, civil war and government collapse, was used by the UN as a headquarters to distribute relief and provide security. The most prominent vehicles in Goma were the UN trucks and vans painted akin to this toy with the UN logo. For children in Goma, the UN, its vehicles, and its personnel represented hope and security.
- Artist Congo
- Credit John and Janet Yoder Collection
- Location Lied Art Center Second floor display case by elevator
- Accession Number 2022.0175
- Status Checked Out
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