Mr. Stringy, Folk art sculpture in Tambo Crossing, Australia.
The wooden figure carved from a stringybark log stands 1.67 meters tall with an oversized head and torso along the Great Alpine Road.
Bill Henham created the current version of Mr. Stringy in the 1960s to replace the original 1929 carving that faced repeated vandalism.
Local community members regularly transform the sculpture through repainting, reflecting different characters and events relevant to the region.
The sculpture is located approximately 57.5 kilometers northeast of Bairnsdale, making it accessible for travelers on the Great Alpine Road.
In October 2010, unknown individuals removed the sculpture from its location and dropped it down a nearby embankment, but it was later recovered.
Location: Tambo Crossing
Inception: 1920s
GPS coordinates: -37.45917,147.83306
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:58
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