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WHALE WEATHERVANE
Breaching Humpback Whale Weather Vane
by West Coast Weather Vanes
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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
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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 (800) 762-8736 or (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 are interested in Humpback Whales (Megaptera
novaeangliae) here
are some related websites that feature them:
If you have a site that features Humpback Whales, please email us and let's see if we can exchange links. You can contact us at the address listed below. |