Nikigator - San Diego, CA - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Located near the entrance to the Mingei Museum in San Diego's Balboa Park, this whimsical sculpture attracts many climbing chuildren. it depicts an alligator-like creature made of tile and glass and other odds and ends. It is set on a soft cushioned surface..so, climbing children won't hurt themselves if they fall.
To read more about the artist Niki de Saint Phalle see (visit link)

Another of her sculptures is very close by.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Nikigator Figure Type: Fantasy creature Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Niki de Saint Phalle Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2001 Materials used: appears to be cement, tile, glass, etc. Location: near the entrance to the Mingei Museum in San Diego's Balboa Park

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