Weathervane circa 19th century
Merchants and craftsmen saw the figural weathervane as a readily identifiable trade sign. In the early colonial days, a settler might show his willingness to trade with area Indians by displaying a vane in the form of an Indian Archer. The Indian weathervane was a common inspiration for other vanes, including the popular huntress Diana with bow and arrow. Handcrafted from antique heart pine salvaged from a barn located in Bath, NY. A piece of iron sheet is cut and cold worked to form the tail feathers. Copper is formed and applied to piece to stimulate old repairs. The bow was cut and carved from a wooden wagon wheel rim. The iron directional is salvaged from an antique windmill located in the South Jersey area. Green, yellow, red, and gray buttermilk paint is applied in numerous layer's to give piece a time worn appearance. Piece is hallmarked and placed on a metal museum mount for display.
48L by 55H by 4 D