The Head of John Doe
 "The Head of John Doe" in 2026, showing the replacement doe | |
Interactive map of The Head of John Doe | |
| Location | Palmerston North, New Zealand |
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| Coordinates | 40°21′27″S 175°36′32″E / 40.3575°S 175.6088°E |
| Designer | Sean Crawford |
| Material | Corten steel |
| Opening date | 2022 |
The Head of John Doe is a Corten steel sculpture by Sean Crawford in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The sculpture depicts a doe staring at the head of a buck mounted on a wall. Both are decorated with Huia icons.[1] It is located between Te Manawa and the Palmerston North Convention Centre.
The sculpture was unveiled in June 2022.[2][3] In January 2024 the doe was stolen, prompting pleas for its return.[4][5] A replacement doe was installed in 2025.[6]
References
- ↑ "The Head of John Doe". Palmerston North Public Sculpture Trust. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ↑ Jono Galuszka (13 June 2022). "New public artwork unveiled in Palmerston North by sculpture trust". Manawatu Standard. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ↑ Judith Lacy (15 June 2022). "Palmerston North Public Sculpture Trust adds a Sean Crawford work to city collection". Manawatu Guardian. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ↑ George Heagney (29 January 2024). "Sculpture vandalism continues: Doe goes walkabout". Manawatu Standard. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ↑ George Heagney (2 February 2024). "Artist behind stolen John Doe statue pleads for its return". Manawatu Standard. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
- ↑ Janine Rankin (12 August 2025). "She's back: The doe to the deer head sculpture recreated and reunited". Manawatū Standard. Retrieved 9 August 2026.