DENALI PTEROSAUR / Full scale reconstruction

Denali Pterosaur was the very first sculpture ever created by James Havens. “Denali Pterosaur, Cretaceous Alaska” features the pterosaur that left a hand impression discovered in Denali National Park, in July of 2009. The discovery marked the first confirmed documentation of pterosaurs this far north and is a hallmark in regards to Alaskan paleontology.

The sculpture is a 3D representation of the original oil painting by James Havens of the same name ‘Denali Pterosaur.” The original sculpture was an epic project with the “go big or go home” theme applied here. James was assisted by Mr. Shawn Thompson who graciously volunteered his time and his welding abilities to successfully complete the project. The sculpture was built in five separate pieces to get it out the door and transport to the location. The sculpture was then reassembled on location. Once hung in flying position the final sculpture weighed one thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds and is now a popular attraction at its permanent home at the Alaska Museum of Science and Nature.