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Breaching Humpback Whale Weather
Vane
by
West Coast Weather Vanes
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Humpback Whale weathervane
Click here
for pricing information
The Humpback Whale weathervane (Megaptera
novaeangliae) featured in this image consists of
a breaching copper Humpback Whale with a brass splash. Because our vanes are made
to order, the choice of metals can be modified at the time an order is placed.
This weathervane design was originally commissioned by a
couple who have a home in Maui (in the Hawaiian Islands) that overlooks a bay
where the Humpbacks come to give birth and raise their young calves. They
thought a weather vane celebrating these amazing and majestic creatures would be
an appropriate crowning touch on top of their new house. |
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Click on the image above to
see an enlarged view of "Beacon" |
In December 2004, the couple who
ordered the weathervane shown to the left, walked down to a nearby beach
to see a large humpback whale had recently washed a shore. They were
taken by her beauty and dignity, even in death, and were profoundly
affected by the encounter. In the years that followed, they learned more
about her and, when the time came to add a weathervane to their home,
were able to provide us with photos of her distinctive markings so we
could use gold leaf to create this special portrait version of the Humpback Whale weathervane for them. For more information on Beacon,
click on this link to the
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies. |
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We are sometimes asked which designs are most popular. It
is not something we can easily answer. If Ken and I are doing art festivals in
the Pacific Northwest, our Bald Eagles, Moose, Orcas, etc. are very popular. If
we are in the Southwest, people are drawn to our Coyotes, Roadrunners, Quail and
Sun designs. Equestrians love horse weather vanes and pilots like our airplane
designs. This Breaching Humpback Whale design in a case in point. People like to
select weather vanes that reflect what is relevant to them in their lives.
That's why we can never say which designs are most popular; because it all
depends!
An attractive option is to add gold leaf to the vanes.
The gold will stay bright and shiny for many years. Even antique weather
vanes one hundred years old (or even older) can show traces of originally
applied gold leaf. When copper and brass are first put outside, they will
generally weather a deep chocolate brown color. The gold makes a rich contrast
against the darker metal. Once the copper or brass have weathered green, the
contrast with the gold leaf is especially lovely.
In addition to the Breaching Humpback Whale weathervane
design, we also
offer several other whale designs:
Please click on the thumbnails
below for more information |
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Blue Whale weathervane
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Breaching grey whale with dolphin
weathervane |
Whale's Tail Weathervane
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Orca - Killer Whale weathervane |
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Breaching grey whale weathervane |
Humpback
Whale weathervane |
Sperm Whale weathervane |
Moby Dick & Ahab Whale weathervane |
Click here
for pricing information on this weather vane.
Click here if you need help determining the
correct size weather vane for you situation.
Click here if you would like suggestions on
various methods of
installing a weathervane.
Click here (if applicable to this weathervane)
to view our
weathervane eye color selection chart.
Click here for more information on
gold leafing a weather vane.
Click here for more information about how we can
personalize a weathervane.
Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (831) 425-5505.
At the
time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3
is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our
schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and
prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
All West Coast Weather Vanes are custom made for
the person who orders them.
If you have a site that features
Whales, please please
email us
and let's
see if we can exchange links.
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you are interested in Whales, here are some related websites that feature them:
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