Village of Komarno, Manitoba

Mosquito

Mosquito © 1999 David YanciwMosquito © 1999 David Yanciw
Designer: Marlene Hourd

When Built: Unknown

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 15 Feet (4.6 Metres)

Construction Materials:
Steel

Location:
East side of north/south road going through town. There appears to be only two roads.

Reason for Building:

Additional Information:

It is a weather vane - revolves on base. The wind was blowing and Sam had to hold on to it to get a picture of one view of it. Komarno is Ukrainian for Mosquito

Another photo thanks to Robert Tubbs:
Mosquito - Robert Tubbs

Marlene Hourd also created the garter snakes in Inwood, MB and painted the Canada Goose in Lundar, MB.

Information Source: Roberston, Bud "Jurassic Prairie" Winnipeg Free Press August 30, 1994

Pictures Sources: DMY and Robert Tubbs

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Created By DMY on October 3, 1998
Last Updated: November 4, 2002