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Opened Mouth Barracuda Weather Vane

About the Item

A fantastic 20th century copper barracuda was a part of a weather vane but now lacking the directional and the post but will make a wonderful sculpture with weathered verdigris patina and details. The fish form weathervane made with hammered copper has great folk art presence, Wonderfully stylized with a large open mouth, sharp teeth and tongue giving it a true ferocious predatory stance looking for the next victim.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sheffield, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU833433488412

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