A Pair of Polynesian Tikis Carved From Wooden Logs (One Wood Stained, and the Other Painted White) Seen Loitering on the Front Porch of a Cottage on Ocean Boulevard in Hampton, NH (Originally Published on Gargoyles and Grotesques on August 23, 2019)
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Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH
Posted: July 23, 2022 in Ancient Gods and Deities, Sculptures, Statuary, Tikis, Wood CarvingsTags: Ocean Boulevard Hampton NH
Worcester World War Memorial, Worcester, MA
Posted: July 4, 2022 in Ancient Gods and Deities, Greek Gods, Monuments, Mythological Figures, Relief Sculpture, Sculptures, Soldiers, Stone Carvings, War MemorialsTags: Greek God of War Ares, Lincoln Square Worcester MA, Worcester World War Memorial
An Ancient Warrior Flying Into Battle With Sword and Shield (Perhaps a Depiction of Ares the Greek God of War) Sculpted in Bas-Relief on the Left Side of the Worcester World War Memorial at Lincoln Square in Worcester, Massachusetts (Originally Published on Gargoyles and Grotesques on April 29, 2016)
Pleasant Street, Spencer, MA
Posted: June 5, 2022 in Ancient Gods and Deities, Angels, Garden Statues, Lawn Statues, Nudes, Putti, Roman Gods, Sculptures, StatuaryTags: Cupid, Pleasant Street Spencer MA
An Example of a Putto (a Chubby Male Child Usually Naked and Winged) Representing Either a Cherub or (More Likely in This Case) Cupid Carrying a Bunch of Large Grapes on His Shoulder in a Front Yard Garden on Pleasant Street in Spencer, MA (Originally Published on Gargoyles and Grotesques on February 7, 2019)
The Manor Restaurant and Banquet Facility, West Boylston, MA
Posted: April 10, 2022 in Ancient Gods and Deities, Greek Gods, Restaurants, Roman Gods, StatuaryTags: Apollo, The Manor Restaurant and Banquet Facility, West Boylston MA
A Plaster Statue of Apollo, the Ancient Greek and Roman God of Medicine and Music (Identified by His Lyre), Found on the Grounds of the Manor Restaurant and Banquet Facility Located on West Boylston Street in West Boylston, MA (Originally Published on Gargoyles and Grotesques on October 16, 2017)
White Cliffs Estate, Northborough, MA
Posted: October 2, 2021 in Ancient Gods and Deities, Greek Gods, Mythological Figures, Sculptures, StatuaryTags: Artemis, Daniel Wesson, White Cliffs Northborough MA
A Cracked and Peeling Plaster Statue of Artemis, the Greek Goddess of the Hunt, Found on the Grounds of the Historic White Cliffs Estate (Originally the Summer Home of Gun Magnate Daniel Wesson of “Smith & Wesson” Fame) in Northborough, MA (Originally Published on Gargoyles and Grotesques on September 24, 2019)
Derby Street, Salem, MA
Posted: June 23, 2021 in Ancient Gods and Deities, Garden Statues, Goats, Greek Gods, Lawn Statues, StatuaryTags: Derby Street Salem MA
The Ancient Goat-Like Greek God Pan Sighted Playing His Signature Flute Amidst the Foliage of a Backyard Garden on Derby Street in Salem, MA (Originally Published on Gargoyles and Grotesques on September 4, 2019)
Floating Lotus Boutique, Rockport, MA
Posted: February 22, 2021 in Ancient Gods and Deities, Elephants, Garden Statues, Hindu Gods, Lawn Statues, StatuaryTags: Bearskin Neck, Floating Lotus Boutique, Ganesha, Rockport MA
A Statue of Ganesha, the Hindu God With the Head of an Elephant, Spotted Outside the Floating Lotus Boutique on Bearskin Neck in Rockport, MA (Originally Published on Gargoyles and Grotesques on April 28, 2019)