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Ken Sinsel's Metal Sculptures

This California artist's front yard acts as a gallery for his unique, scrap metal animal sculptures.

New Cumberland, West Virginia

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These sculptures stand out in this quiet, rural neighborhood.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
Part of the serpent’s body, moving through a sea of grass. Loch Ness monster style!   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
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Some of his works are on display in public areas around town.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
The serpent springs forth from the earth!   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
Yes, he does human figures, too!   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
A land roaming Loch Ness Monster!   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
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This is across the street from the rest of the collection.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
A silhouette of Mothman is part of the collection.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
A life sized Buffalo roams the front lawn of his home. It is still being fabricated.   rbt45769 / Atlas Obscura User
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This sleepy West Virginia town is home to a amazing group of animal sculptures, created by local artist Ken Sinsel, who creates the scrap metal beasts in his spare time. His yard contains an imposing junkyard sea monster, a metal horse, and a handful of other creations. Sinsel also has other works installed throughout the town nearby.

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A railroad track bisects the town, paralleling the river. The other half is on a ridge with a commanding view of the valley. Many fine historic homes are located there. Adding to their charm is the friendliness of the inhabitants! This location is easily accessed by traveling along West Virginia Route 2 North from Weirton, WV. Once Route 2 enters New Cumberland, it is called Ridge Avenue. The artist’s name is Ken Sinsel. He told me that people may view these works anytime during daylight hours, seven days a week!

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Ken Sinsel's Metal Sculptures
1110 Ridge Avenue
New Cumberland, West Virginia, 26047
United States
40.488949, -80.599267
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