Kivikirves artwork in Kankaanpää
The name, "Kivikirves" can be translated as stone ax.
The stone ax depicts the rocky soil of Kankaanpää as well whole rocky origins of Finland. The sculpture is discreetly placed on a pine forest lawn. The background of the work is the monumental brick wall of the Kankaanpää ballhall by designers and architects Kaija and Heikki Siren.
The primitive humans have used stone many ways. According to the artists, the symbolism of strong and durable stone is associated with the union of wood, water and basic starting points of life.
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The nearest train station is located in Parkano, about 42 km from Kankaanpää. Train schedules: https://www.vr.fi/en
By roadThe nearest bus stop is Liikuntakeskus.
ParkingParking can be found in front of the Kankaanpää Ice Rink and Sports Center.
