Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Hands or Golf Grip (99) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The 'Hands or Golf Grip (99)' gargoyle is a limestone grotesque located on the northwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Created by Malcolm Harlow, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of unique gargoyles. Positioned on the west face at the second floor level, this piece exemplifies the artistic and symbolic tradition of gargoyles in Gothic architecture. The cathedral is located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, close to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.