Praying Hands- Little Brown Church in the Vale - Nashua, IA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
N 42° 57.709 W 092° 30.488
15T E 540116 N 4756692
Praying Hands is located on the south side of the Little Brown Church in the Vale.
Waymark Code: WMAB4F
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The Praying Hands was carved from the trunk of a tree that had died in the church's yard area. This part of the yard is used on the first Sunday of August every year for the purpose of marriage rededication. Large canvas shelters are put up and hundreds of couples arrive for their rededication by this carving.
Type of wood carving: Chainsaw carving

Artist's Name: unknown

Approximate size/height: 6 feet

Type of wood: Oak

Other type: Not listed
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