Old Ish Statue

The statue of 'Old "Ish" the Native American, was erected here in Ishpeming, Michigan in 1884 by the local mining company, as part of an array of drinking fountains -- one for humans, one for horses, and one for dogs. The iron statue -- representing an Ojibwe brave, was originally painted black. Today it is brightly colored, like a plastic model.

Old Ish is flanked by two oversized chairs -- newer additions -- and a public photo opportunity. The chairs are decorated with white and blue paint -- one chair is labeled "Isa" and the other "Aiti."

Trivia

 * The statue is just down the road from the World's Largest Working Chainsaw. The Upper Peninsula is a weird place.