Whirligigs
Whirligigs are whimsical, wind-driven expressions of American folk art that first appeared in this country nearly 200 years ago. Traditional designs depict common characters and activities of early American rural life.
Old-timers called them 'comic weathervanes.' The faster the wind blows, the more furiously the figures move. Some swear the resulting vibration also drives away moles.
Whatever their practical use, the pure pleasure of watching these whirring gaily painted wind toys counts for their timeless popularity.
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