Giant Salmon - Rakaia, New Zealand - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

"This giant salmon statue stands 12 metres high and is located in Rakaia on State Highway 1. Rakaia is well known for its salmon and trout fishing, and is just a short drive from Christchurch (50kms south)."

--Christchurch Daily Photo (visit link)

The sculpture is made of fiberglass and is located in a small park in Rakaia. A plaque near the sculpture reads:

"Another Lions Project

This plaque acknowledges the vision and foresight of David B. Thomas whose idea it was to erect the salmon on this site. This concept was carried to fruition by the Rakaia Lions Club. The project was completed April 1991."

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Giant Salmon Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: April 1991 Materials used: Fiberglass Location: Small park (name unknown)

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