Late 20th century, painted metal and wood, unmarked.

18 x 31.5 x 29 in.

From the Collection of Alain JL and Louise Huin, North Carolina

Celebrated Wilson County outsider artist with permanent works in the North Carolina Museum of Art, the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore and the American Folk Art Museum in Manhattan. His first windmill was produced to power a washing machine while serving in the Pacific during WWII, made from parts of a B-29 bomber. The city of Wilson recently constructed a Whirligig Park featuring the works of Vollis.

Later wire mounts for hanging; lacking original pole suspension.