Oblation (statue)

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Oblation
ArtistGuillermo Tolentino
Year30 November 1935
MediumConcrete cast
Dimensions267.9 cm × 500.3 cm × 321.3 cm (8.79 ft × 16.41 ft × 10.54 ft)
LocationGonzalez Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

The Oblation (Filipino: Pahinungod, Oblasyon) is a concrete cast statue by Philippine National Artist Guillermo Tolentino that serves as one of the symbols of the University of the Philippines. It depicts a man facing upward with arms outstretched, symbolizing a selfless offering of oneself to his union.

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