Survivor, (sculpture).

Survivor, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Survivor, (sculpture).

Preying Mantis, (sculpture).

ca. 1975. Installed 1977 (?).

Painted fiberglass.

Approx. 10 x 4 x 12 ft.

A preying mantis, painted green, standing up on its rear legs with paws in "begging" position.

Animal -- Insect -- Praying Mantis

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Stoystown

Second Time Around, RD 1, Stoystown, Pennsylvania 15563

The sculpture was brought from out-of-state in 1977, and reportedly is made by the person who made the sculpture outside Dinosaurland in Front Royal, Virginia. One arm and leg of the mantis are replacements. The creature is painted annually and dressed in outfits for the holidays.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.

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