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Whale Tail Garden Sculpture
Whale Tail Garden Sculpture
Whale Tail Garden Sculpture
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Perfect for the cottage by the sea

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Perfect for the cottage by the sea

5 stars out of 5
Genie

Perfect!

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.

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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."

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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

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55182

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Genie
  • Chester springs PA

Perfect for the cottage by the sea

Beautiful sculpture. Arrived very well packaged. Easy to place in the surrounding woodlands with enclosed steel pegs. Very sturdy. Gave as an anniversary present and it was a huge hit, my husband loved it!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Rekabeimmik
  • Bakersfield

Perfection

We gave as a gift to put in their backyard, they love it so much the had it mounted on on some wood.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Rekabeimmik
  • California

Beautiful

This is more beautiful than the pictures!! What a art pieces. Great price. It was shipped fast and safe.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Maine Mama
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  • Framingham, MA

Perfect for a fish loving whale enthusiast!

This couldn't have been more perfect. Beautiful craftsmanship, interesting piece. So happy with this purchase.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Bunny
  • verified reviewer
  • Silver Spring, MD

Perfect Addition to Water Themed Garden

My whale garden rock needed a tail. I am still working on the garden edging and the white rocks on his back will be removed, but you can see the tail works perfectly!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • joe
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  • st louis, mo

i would buy again

We Love this piece

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  • DK
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  • Saint Paul

Sparks a great memory!

Perfect size…not too big that it would overtake the landscaping

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Jac
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  • Pacifica CA

More intricate than the photo shows

This whale tail is a stunning addition to a yard, by a pool, or in a flower bed. But it's such a work of art that you might just display it as a sculpture inside the house. It's beautiful at a distance, but come closer to see all the sealitfe that the tail holds. A work of art and heart.

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  • Chester Springs PA

How much does the whale tail sculpture weigh?

Verified reply from Sofia

Hello. In the box, the sculpture is 8 pounds. Alone, it’s about 7.5 pounds.

  • Holly Ridge, NC

Can it be painted? Can I get it painted or do I have to do it myself? I'm concerned about the rust.

Verified reply from Allison

Yes! Spray paint works best!

  • FL

The measurements say 18" H, does that include the 8" stakes or is 18" the tail alone?

Verified reply from Allison

Hello! We've got all the measurements! Included are two 8 inch galvanized stakes. The circular base 12 inches. Width of the base of the tail is 6 inches. Overall width of the fins is 4 inches. Widest width is 28 inches.

  • undisclosed

The whale sculpture is beautiful. We noticed it comes with stakes. Can it be free standing on a pedestal or does it need to be bolted or staked to the ground. In other words, might it fall over if not staked, with the wind.?

Verified reply from Leslie

Hi there, we're glad you love the sculpture! Per the artist, the whale tail is freestanding so it does not need to be staked down, but it might be blown over in the wind.

This gift is great for ...

  • Ocean Lovers Who Enjoy Nature's Wonders

  • Art Aficionados Who Value Handmade Creations

  • Garden Enthusiasts Who Appreciate Unique Art

  • Couples Who Cherish Outdoor Spaces

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