“Oh to be a Manatee” is a quality made, simple automaton sculpture representing a Manatee, a large, fully-aquatic marine mammal often referred to as a Sea Cow. These slow moving, gentle, herbivores can be found grazing in shallow, coastal waters making them vulnerable to being hit by motorboats.
The Manatee is lovingly created from cold-cast aluminium and has a real copper, hand sawn tail applied with a hammered finish that catches the light. The base is made from salvaged, recycled, quality dark or light hardwood. Real glass beads have been added to represent the Manatee’s eyes.
When the handle is turned, the Manatee rises and falls and undulates from side to side as though foraging in the shallows.
