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Lawn jockey
A lawn jockey is a small statue of a man in jockey clothes, intended to be placed in front yards, similarly to garden gnomes.
The lawn ornament, popular in certain parts of the United States in years past, was a cast replica, usually about half-scale or smaller, usually of a man dressed in jockey's clothing and holding up one hand as though taking the reins of a horse. The hand sometimes carries a metal ring (suitable for hitching a horse in the case of solid concrete or iron versions) and in some cases a lantern, which may or may not be operational.
Originally designed in the 18th century as a symbol to welcome guests on horseback by providing them with a practical and novel hitching post, later statues eventually became only decorative and not suited for hitching a horse, and favored by those wishing to evoke an Old South or equestrian ambiance.
Historically black jockeys were commonplace. Several styles have been produced, with the most prolific being a shorter version commonly known as "jocko" and a taller version known as "cavalier spirit." The former is of stockier build, with a hunched posture; the latter is generally slender and erect. Typically these statues are made of concrete but are also made of other materials such as iron, and can be found in poly resin and aluminum. Despite being controversial, lawn jockeys are still in demand. Both styles are still manufactured and sold.
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