Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: African Dog (21) in Washington, D.C. by Constantine Seferlis, Elizabeth Kimball

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The African Dog (21) gargoyle is a limestone sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., carved by Constantine Seferlis with assistance from Elizabeth Kimball. Representing the Basenji breed, it is part of a series of gargoyles decorating the cathedral's exterior near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW. These gargoyles combine artistic expression with functional design, contributing to the cathedral's Gothic architectural character.