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A kinetic sculpture having a generally tubular motion imparting device rotatably mounted on a base structure. The tubular device includes a substantially open, generally irregular top and is rotated by a motor mounted on the base structure about its major longitudinal axis. An object such as a figure toy or the like is releasably rotatably connected to the tubular device and upstands generally upwardly therefrom. The releasable connection includes a spring biased member which rotates with the tubular device through a predetermined arc of revolution from where it is returned to its initial position by a biasing spring. The biasing spring is mounted on the base in engagement with an offset arm extending generally radially from the rotational axis of the object to constantly urge the object in a direction of rotation opposite the rotation of the drive tube. The object may be in the form of a suitable figure toy such as a tennis player or golfer for making repeated swings of a tennis racquet or golf club, respectively. A cantilevered ball is positioned in the path of travel of the tennis racquet or golf club for repeated striking by the respective racquet or club as the drive tube continues to rotate.
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