(Spanky the Bear), (sculpture).

(Spanky the Bear), (sculpture).

Campbell, Robert, sculptor.

(Spanky the Bear), (sculpture).

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Sculpture: wood, carved and painted, with cloth; Base: wood, carved.

Sculpture: approx. 10 ft. x 6 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. H. 8.5 in. x Diam. 41 in.

A chain saw carved bear with mouth opened wide stands upright with its proper right hand raised above its head, wearing a blue cloth chef's apron with "Spanky" on the top. A toadstool is behind the bear between his legs. Sculpture and base, a short tree stump, are all one piece carved from a tree.

Dress -- Accessory -- Protective Gear

Object -- Foliage

Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Alanson

Spanky's Store, 6332 River Street, P. O. Box 233, Alanson, Michigan 49706

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993.

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