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Whale Tail Garden Sculpture
Whale Tail Garden Sculpture
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Whale Tail Garden Sculpture

Created by Chris Crooks

This handcrafted tail of the earth’s largest mammal reveals an even bigger story of the sea.

$150.00

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What Makes It Uncommon

Whale Watching

Steel artist Chris Crooks took a deep dive when he made this stunning whale-tail sculpture. Placed in your garden, it creates the illusion of a massive mammal swimming though the earth. Look closer and you’ll discover that its shape is formed from hundreds of smaller fish and starfish—a powerful reminder of the sea’s entire ecosystem. Built to last and to weather beautifully, this outdoor art piece will impress anyone who revels in nature’s amazing creations, no matter how big or small. Handmade in Arizona.
Chris Crooks

created by

Chris Crooks

location

Arizona

I started out from my garage. As the business grew, and my wife’s and neighbors' patience stretched, it was time to move to an industrial space. There I can bang and grind at all hours of the night. It's 1,000 square feet of pure metalworking nirvana.

Chris Crooks took a winding road to get to where he is now—creating imaginative lawn sculptures inspired by the Southwest landscape he calls home. After graduating from the Art Institute of Philadelphia, Chris worked in advertising, then ran a printing business with his wife, while painting during his free time. It was when the couple moved to Tucson that Chris collaborated with a metal art manufacturer and fell in love with the art form. He now designs and creates sculptures in his studio at the foot of the Santa Rita Mountains. "I always wanted to make a living doing something genuinely enjoyable," he says. "To get up in the morning raring to go, and never having enough time to do everything you want to do."

This item ships directly from the maker. If you order today your item will ship no later than 4/29/2025.

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Made from

16 gauge steel, 8 inch galvanized stakes

Measurements

28” L X 9” W X 18” H

Care

Rinse with hose. Steel will patina over time.

Notes

Once your order is submitted it is entered into production and changes and cancellations cannot be accommodated- we are sorry, no exceptions. We do our best to turn orders around as quickly as possible and as a result, orders begin production immediately. - All Orders Final

Item ID

55182

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