Gato Jirafo (Cat Giraffe) - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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A copy of the fantasy sculpture Gato Jirafo is located in front of the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico at 206 Calle Tetuan in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Waymark Code: WMWHFW
Location: Puerto Rico
Date Posted: 09/07/2017
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Gato Jirafo is a fantasy animal sculpture created by Jorge Zeno in 2000. This 5' tall bronze sculpture depicts the head of a cat with the neck of a giraffe. The tail has the face of a bird and the underside of tail has a human face . The animal is wearing swim goggles and a bow-tie. It stands on massive paws on a 3' high black-painted stone, tapered, rectangular base. The body of the Gato Jirafo is decorated with crescents, stars and other assorted symbols.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Gato Jirafo
Figure Type: Fantasy creature
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jorge Zeno
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2000
Materials used: Bronze, painted stone base
Location: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
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