I bought this item for my wife to be set on a pedestal in our boxwood garden behind a fountain. It's the perfect accent for this small area. Item arrived quickly (4 days from order to delivery!) and was packed appropriately to protect a slender neck and the small fan-shaped comb on its head. In order to keep it on the pedestal against squirrels, wind, etc. I drilled the small hole in the bottom large enough to run a pole from the ground, through the column base and into the peacock statue so now it sits securely with no worries. Looks great in the day and especially nice at night lit from beneath. Raking light sets off each feather in this nicely detailed piece. Adds a spot of European classicism to our North Texas back yard for a great price (at 20% using one of Design Toscano's emailed sales codes).