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This exceptional piece of American folk art is a highly detailed, vintage 1970s mixed-media sculpture created primarily from copper sheeting, tubes, and wires on a natural live-edge wood cross-section base.The Design: The sculpture features a meticulously constructed A-frame water pump windmill alongside a matching cylindrical copper water tank. A miniature multi-strand wire fence with tiny copper fence posts borders the perimeter of the rustic tree slab.Mechanics: Built as a true-to-scale working model, the multi-blade fan wheel is designed with moving parts that can manually spin.Origin & Markings: This specific piece was handcrafted by professional artist Mike Hinz and is signed and dated 1979 by the creator on the bottom of the wood slab.
It stands approximately 11-11.5 inches tall, making it a perfect statement piece for rustic, mid-century modern, or farmhouse decor.Every subtle variation in the metal’s color tells the story of its nearly 50-year history, making it a completely unique, living piece of art. Collectors highly prize this genuine, untouched surface because it proves the sculpture's age and historical integrity. Please look closely at pictures. FREE SHIPPING!
