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The KokoMantis is a 22-foot-long, 17-foot-high sculpture created by scrap artist Scott Pitcher in 2012. It's located at the corner of Washington St. and Sycamore St., in the downtown area of Kokomo, Indiana. Don't worry, you can't miss it.
The giant praying mantis sculpture, painted a brilliant shade of electric green, is composed entirely of scrap metal. Her torso and wings were fashioned from World War II fuel pontoons and her legs were made from recycled traffic light poles. It took a reported 220 hours to create and position this unique sculpture.
Don't try to ride her, however. She also sports a sign that says "please do not climb me; I'm ticklish!" The KokoMantis even has her own Facebook and Twitter profiles. Definitely recommended if you're in the area. People come from around the world for a photo with the famous KokoMantis.
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Plenty of nearby parking on weekends, there is a bench next to it.
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December 11, 2019
