RICHTER OUR WALKING BLUE HERON 

Richter our Walking Blue Heron

Product Code: GVTBW16 Price: Check Latest Richter got his nickname when his mother noticed the ground shaking as he walked. Richter walked all the time, sometimes he was actually going somewhere, other times he would just pace back and forth. He is a restless spirit but someday he will find his calling in life. Until then, you may want to stay out of his immediate path, he is usually scanning the ground in front of him and you may get run over. Richter's color consists of various shades of dark brown with hints of black, however the sun gives his protective high gloss finish different looks in the light. He stands 1 foot 6 inches high x 2 foot 8 inches wide and 9 inches deep as you look at him. Our metal blue heron is handwelded in Africa of recycled 55 gallon steel drums by welders and their assistants who are provided with schooling, training, housing, food, and medical benefits. The metal drums are first burnt in order to remove any inner residue and outer color. They are then cut, flattened, and marked with the design prior to being cut. Each assistant then pounds the design into the form before handing it to the welder to be completed. Once the welder has completed the metal bird or metal animal, they are checked over by the welder, coated with 2 coats of protective polyurethane and tagged with the welder's name. Even though each bird or animal has a pattern, no 2 birds or animals are identical because each is hand made allowing for the character of the assistant and welder to be included in each striking metal piece. Don't be fooled by cheap imitations made of tin, these are long lasting steel birds that add elegance to any pond or garden. Richter would like a new home with new career possibilities. Can you help him with his goals? Click here to see a comparison between the sizes of the Heron and the Egret. Use your Back Button to return to product.