The Captain with Peg Leg - Lahaina, Maui Island, HI - Outside Wooden Display Carvings on Waymarking.com

From lahainanews.com:

"In Lahaina — a town known for its history and art — residents and visitors may overlook statues crafted by a world-renowned master.

They include the seasoned sea captain with peg leg outside the Best Western Pioneer Inn, deep-in-thought ship’s navigator at the Wharf Cinema Center, happy whaler outside Crazy Shirts and the wiry Ulupalakua Cowboy — inspired by 1908 World Roping Champion Ikua Purdy — in front of Sir Wilfred’s made by Reems Mitchell.

Sir Wilfred’s owner Bill Burton met Mitchell in 1977, and they remained close friends until the artist passed away on Nov. 27, 1996.

“He was a very gifted artist — one of the most famous artists in the world,” said Burton.

While living at Ulupalakua Ranch and serving as the artist-in-residence there, Mitchell would create one or two sculptures a year.

His clients included Crazy Shirts (founder Rick Ralston wanted one outside each store, Burton explained), the ranch, Maui Mall and Mitchell’s friend, John Denver.

Made with wood and wire bodies and plaster faces, the characters convey great emotion and personality, Burton said.

Like the eccentric Mitchell, the sculptures are “bigger than life,” he added." - See more at: (visit link)

Type of wood carving: Other Other type: Made with wood and wire bodies and plaster faces Artist's Name: Reems Mitchell Approximate size/height: Larger than Life size Type of wood: Not listed

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