Nantucket Sleigh Ride - Crooked Harpoon Version
Hand carved and hand painted long Dark Gray Sperm Whale riding gracefully over a crooked and broken harpooon!
The carved whale and whalers are carved from sustainably sourced and locally harvested Atlantic White Cedar, the harpoon shaft is oak, and the harpoon and lance head are hand-forged steel. The whalers and whaleboat are connected to the whale via a wire 'rope', imitating the classic 'Nantucket Sleigh Ride' action described so frequently in the novel Moby Dick by Melville.
This impressive whale has a fully three dimensional body with raised tail flukes, a distresse, antique dark gray paint finish and carved eye.
Originally created for the Small Friends of Nantucket Show!
Includes all necessary display hardware.
L 54" H 20" D 8"
