16https://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1720/fullUntitled1965–1982David ButlerPaint on metal, plastic, wood(including construction) Abstract and colorful cut silhouette of rooster with applied wings, inserted and wired into groove in 9"h wooden post. Rooster has pink plastic eyes secured with yellow wire twist; comb and gullet are painted bright red on black head with white and black beak and yellow and blue neck. Body painted blue, white, yellow and red with yellow dots. Tail in two sections: painted black at base, white midway to feather tips. Several cuts in metal length of tail. Sharp red projection from post 1 1/4" below body of rooster; metal piece slightly angled on post c.3" from bottom. Post painted red to midpoint, white from midpoint to bottom, with gray RS. With stand comprised of two rectangular metal plates, 2 1/4" x 3/4", each with two holes and vertical metal dowel, v-shaped wire projections hooked at ends.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/255/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1723/fullUntitled1965–1984David ButlerPaint on metal, plasticHighly abstract representation of Christ on cross constructed of two cut-out pieces of sheet tin. Figure of Christ with heart-shaped head, projections either side of neck, yellow wing-like raised arms with vertical slashes for fingers and brass stamped coin stapled to each palm. Torpedo shaped torso painted blue, Tapering to narrow black point with curlicues either side. Smooth black hair painted around projecting rim of head. With applied "buttons" cut from tin and wired to head. Four vertical holes cut L and R outlined in red and yellow. On fanciful cross cut separately from tin; cross bar with 3/4" diameter hole L&R terminating in curlicues, painted black over red. Vertical post painted black with chamfered corners T and B, widening to base, cut-out T center; six claw-like projectiions either side length of post. Circles cut out below cross bar. Back painted green, blue, orange, red black.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/256/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/6042/fullUntitled1965–1986David ButlerPaint on metalCut metal of the Statue of Liberty torch in left hand and right arm by side. Blue dress with yellow, red and green dots. Eyes are red and attached to wire.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/273/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1722/fullUntitled1965–1982David ButlerPaint on metal, woodFanciful heart and two decorative arrows cut of sheet tin, leanly painted yellow and red with evident brushstrokes, nailed to 1 1/2" square vertical wood stake. Large cut-out heart with small butterfly nailed in center; elaborately shaped arrow protruding L and R, shaft painted in wide yellow and stripes LS, red RS; sheared "feathered" tip painted yellow. Vertical arrow on top with curled ends nailed to pink wooden molding and nailed to painted stake. Stake constructed of two pieces of wood nailed together 7 1/2" B; insert in B to place on stand.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/950/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1718/fullUntitled1965–1982David ButlerPaint on metalSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/975/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1719/fullUntitled1965–1982David ButlerPaint on metal, plastic(including construction) Highly abstract, irregularly shaped female figure cut from single piece of metal with yellow face, flowing strips of hair painted black and red with red satin bow. (T) and pink plastic shape (B), outstretched arm and straight legs with knobby knees and high-heeled shoes. Figure with white, yellow, red and black stripes; forehead with cut-out knobby protrusion painted red and covered with green satin bow. Eye, each side, of red plastic disc attached with copper wire. Outstreatched arm painted white and red, yellow hand with four slits at ent to form fingers. Back similarly painted. Colors mixed together as though applied while still wet.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/976/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1717/fullUntitled1965–1982David ButlerPaint and plastic on metal(including construction) Abstract and simplified form of striding peacock, head tuned back towards tail, constructed os sheared tin with applied materials. Feathers and wings cut like vents in body of bird and bent forward, painted yellow, black, blue and white on variegated background of same colors; one white leg, one blue, horizontal feet with cuts each side. ULQ of figure blue; LLQ black with yellow horizontal stripe at misdection, blue below; URQ and LRQ grayish white, also upper beak and comb. Green satin bow attached to cut red disc and applied to join of tail nand body. Eye each side of head also made of red plastic disc attached with wire twist. Back painted similarly.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/977/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1721/fullUntitled1965–1982David ButlerPaint on metal, plastic, satin(including construction) (13A.) Vertical figure of abstract bird in profile, beak open, arm-like wing raised towards beak. Elongated body tapering and ending in two leg-like tail feathers with chamfered corners. Wide head, top half and top beak painted black with pale ping octagonal plastic disc attached with wire; lower beak painted blue. LS of head with several short verticle cuts for feathery effect, ending LS with long black hair like feathers slit vertically and caught with lavender satin bow. Bottom half of head painted grayish white to wings. Projection with hole, LS, painted red; body painted red to R leg. Raised wing painted blue and black with white feathered tips and white satin bow. L leg painted white extending upward, midway to red area. White satin bow R leg with traces of pink remaining. Back painted mottled blue and red. (13B) Silhouetted vertical figure of abstract bird in profile, with opean beak, arm raised, rectangular L arm projecting 1 1/2" from boy with chamfered corners. Elongated nody tapering and ending in two triangular legs with chamfered corners, L leg black, R leg white, colors extending midway up body with green satin bow on black leg. Raised arm paint blue with white feathered tips; faded yellow satin bow attached with string. Bulbous forehead and upper beak painted black, top of head with vertical slits and white bow and orangey-pink plastic octagonal disc, each side. Lower beak painted blue, neck painted white and body and L wing painted red. Back is mottled blue and red.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/979/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/631/fullUntitled1965–1977David ButlerPaint on metal, wood, plasticWhirligigSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/1898/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/2767/fullUntitled1968–1986David ButlerPaint on metal, woodSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/2501/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/25703/fullUntitled1965–1986David ButlerPaint on metal and woodEnamel and wood on roofing tin provided by donorSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/7979/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/25704/fullUntitled1965–1986David ButlerPaint on metal and wooddonor provided: Enamel and wood on roofing tin Multi-figural composition featuring two animals, one which appears to be an elephant and the other that has similar features to a donkey (even though the former title calls the latter a cow) made from flattened, cut, and painted sheet of metal. The meta used to construct the figures is likely galvanized steel (steel coated with zinc). Seated between two humps on the back on the elephant is a humanoid figure with a bulbous head and an outstretched arm. Seated on the head of the elephant is a highly abstracted animal, likely a bird or a monkey based on previously seen forms by David Butler. The elephant, humanoid, and smaller animal are similarly painted with red, green, and yellow paint. Elephant held up by a wooden stake and on either side of the stake are similarly painted arrows. One arrow points towards the donkey and the other one does not. The elephant is mid-stride with their mouth open and trunk facing upwards. The elephant's eyes are bottle caps affixed to its head with a metal wire. The two animals are joined together by a metal wire. The donkey is similarly held up by a wooden stake and painted used the same color palette. The donkey's is mid-stride with its head facing downwards. Its eyes are made from cut metal. affixed to the head with wire. The donkey's ears are bent sheets of metal that aim in separate directions. Both wooden stakes are situated on a larger wooden board with nails. The donkley's stake is loose. The wooden board is maybe added later.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/7980/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/25888/fullUntitled1965–1986David ButlerPaint on metal and plasticDonor provided: Enamel and matte paint on metal, with plastic and metallic string Flattened, cut, and painted sheet of metal depicting a humanoid figure holding a bow and arrow. The metal is likely galvanized steel (steel coated with zinc). The figure is a stereotypical representation of a native or indigenous North American wearing a feathered headdress and leg coverings. The figure's eyes are fashioned out of a blue plastic buttons and adhered to the figure using a plastic covered metal wire, popularly known as a twist tie. It is uncertain what type of paint was applied to the metal, but the glossy quality of both the red and orange paint suggest the use of enamel. The artist used a matte finish paint for the blue, black, and white areas.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/8379/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/25889/fullUntitled1965–1986David ButlerPaint on metalprovided by donor: Enamel and matte paint on metal Flattened, cut, and painted sheet of metal depicting an abstracted animal mid-stride. The metal is likely galvanized steel (steel coated with zinc). The type of animal is unidentifiable based on its physical features, which includes two ears or antlers, an elongated mouth or muzzle, and a long tail. The animal's eyes are fashioned out of circular cut sheet metal with two holes. A metal wire is inserted in these holes to adhere the eyes to the animal's head. The artist used a matte finish paint for the entire work.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/8380/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/27505/fullUntitled1965–1986David ButlerPaint on metal and woodprovided by donor: Enamel and matte paint on metal, with metal string Flattened, cut, and painted sheet of metal depicting an abstracted animal climbing a pole affixed to a wooden pedestal. The metal used for the animal is likely galvanized steel (steel coated with zinc). The type of animal is unidentifiable based on its physical features. A comparable example (see object file) describes a similar form as a monkey. The animal's features include a long tail with a punctured hole at the end, two appendages, and a protruding mouth. The top half of its body, its appendages, and tail are striped with yellow, red, green, and blue matte paint. The bottom half of the body is decorated with green dots on a red-blue background. The animal's eyes are fashioned out of a circular cut sheet metal with two holes. These metal disks were likely machine cut. A metal wire and nail are inserted in these holes to adhere the eyes to the animal's head. The pole is made of two nails fused one on top of the other. The top nail has remnants of green paint. The pole is affixed to a block of wood. Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/8381/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/26190/fullUntitled1965–1986David ButlerPaint on metalprovided by donor: Enamel and matte paint on metal, with bottle capSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/8382/rdf