Safari Theme Fountain, (sculpture).

Safari Theme Fountain, (sculpture).

Kensett, J. W., sculptor.

Young's Welding, fabricator.

Safari Theme Fountain, (sculpture).

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Fountain: mild steel, painted; Pool: cement.

Fountain: approx. 7 x 3 x 6 ft.; Pool: approx. 12 in. x 7 ft. x 12 ft.

An abstract fountain resembling an elephant spraying himself. The fountain is made of welded mild steel coated with grey industrial paint. It is set in a rectangular pool.

Animal -- Elephant

Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Chanute

Administered by City of Chanute, City Park Department, Memorial Building, Chanute, Kansas 66720

Located Main Street & Highland Street, Chanute, Kansas

The sculpture promotes an African safari theme, which has been adopted throughout the City of Chanute in tribute to Martin and Osa Johnson, whose Safari Museum in Chanute includes an extensive collection of African tribal art. IAS files contain a related article from the Pittsburg Morning Sun (KS), October 20, 1974.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas survey, 1995.

Pittsburg Morning Sun (KS), October 20, 1974.

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