Found
Sentimental
FOUND: Sculptures in Humboldt County
Near Arcata Plaza
Found
listing
Posted
about 15 hours
ago
Description
I found these sculptures behind a vendor tent near Arcata Plaza around 6:45 PM on Friday. The pieces are metal, about two to three feet tall, with a rust-orange patina and glass accents that caught the streetlights. I was walking from the Redwood National and State Parks entrance toward the plaza when I spotted them tucked behind a crate at the edge of the sidewalk. They felt personal—like a small, private collection someone might miss after a pop-up show. I moved them to a sheltered bench nearby and waited a moment, hoping the owner would see this listing.
Approximate found location
Near Arcata Plaza
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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