Allene's Wobbile, (sculpture).

Allene's Wobbile, (sculpture).

Sindler, Allan J., 1925- , sculptor.

Allene's Wobbile, (sculpture).

Stainless steel with agate geode.

Approx. 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 6 ft.

Abstract stainless steel sculpture of a skeletal butterfly with colorful wings of agate geode slices, perched on a sunflower. There is a small dragonfly as part of the base. The butterfly rotates and tips in an irregular pattern.

Animal -- Insect -- Butterfly

Animal -- Insect -- Dragonfly

Object -- Flower -- Sunflower

Homage -- McCoy, Allene

Outdoor Sculpture -- South Carolina -- Bishopville

Administered by South Carolina Cotton Museum, 121 West Cedar Lane, Bishopville, South Carolina 29010

Located Cotton Park, Adjacent to South Carolina Cotton Museum, Bishopville, South Carolina

Located in Cotton Park adjoining the museum. Gift of the Sindler family. The sculpture is called a "wobbile," as opposed to a "stabile" or "mobile," because of its irregular rotation and tipping patterns. It is named for Allene McCoy, who encouraged its creation.

Sindler, Allan J., 2000.

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