University of Central Missouri UCM MULE Desktop Sculpture
$ 229.00
ICON Artworks is proud to pay tribute to the beloved University of Central Missouri mascot with our officially licensed UCM MULE Desktop Sculpture! A perfect gift for students, alumni, faculty, and fans alike! GO MULES & JENNIES!
In 1919 the school (then Central Missouri State Teachers College) needed a new athletic nickname after “Normals” and “Teachers” no longer fit. During the 1921–22 school year the Athletic Committee held a contest that drew more than 80 suggestions (including skunk, bobcat, and hippopotamus).
Student John Thomason (Class of 1924) from Chilhowee, Missouri, proposed “Mules,” arguing that at least one Missouri team should honor the state’s famous mule-breeding heritage. The name was officially adopted and announced at convocation on February 15, 1922.
Women’s teams became the Jennies in 1974. UCM has long maintained live mule mascots (early ones included Gismo, Little Mo, and Roscoe; later Abbedale, Mancow/Tammy, and Molly) in addition to the costumed mascot Mo the Mule. The university adopted the mule decades before Missouri named it the official state animal in 1995.
- Handcrafted in Cast Pewter and Bronze Plated Cast Pewter
- The UCM MULE Desktop Sculpture is offered in two sizes: "Small" UCM MULE stands 5 inches in height (including base), Total Weight: 2.75 lbs. The "BIG" UCM MULE stands at 7.25 inches in height (including base), Total Weight: 6 lbs.
- Each sculpture is mounted on a round, black Belgian marble base which can be customized or personalized with laser engraving to commemorate any event or achievement (e.g., Graduation). Click here to view custom engraving samples.
- Officially Licensed by the University of Central Missouri and Affinity Licensing
- First Edition is individually numbered, limited to 1000
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Artist
- MADE IN USA
ICON Artworks Cast Pewter is handcrafted by our team of skilled artisans with an antique finish in the highest quality, lead-free Fine Pewter alloy used for sculpture. Though not considered a "precious metal" like platinum, gold, and silver, pewter is a very valuable alloy used since the Bronze Age because of its lustrous silver finish, its malleability, durability and its ability to capture incredibly fine detail. Pewter does not rust or deteriorate and can be enjoyed for generations.
PLEASE NOTE REGARDING ENGRAVING: To include engraving, select "Add Engraving" when placing your order and input your message at "Checkout." Custom graphics or logos can be incorporated. Email us at Contact@iconartworks.com with any questions you may have.
(Source notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Missouri_Mules_and_Jennies)
