A Cenarth coracle has just returned to its home in the village’s National Coracle Centre, after spending the last two months “floating” in the atrium of London’s Selfridges store.

The coracle, made by local craftsman Peter Davies, was the centrepiece of an installation by Pembrokeshire born sculptor, Michael Lisle-Taylor.

Fourteen artists were each given a window in the Oxford Street store, as well as input into a large installation in the central atrium.

For the installation each artist was asked to name article that inspired them. Lisle-Taylor chose a coracle, an image that figures regularly in his work.

Born and bred in Pembrokeshire, Lisle-Taylor, came to sculpting after more than 14 years in the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. He sees the coracle as an icon of the pioneering spirit of sailors, their craft and their relationship with the sea.

The coracle was suspended above diners and shoppers on a series of ropes above Selfridges main escalator. It was connected to a huge anchor by a large chain.

The vessel was accompanied by a selection of random objects selected by the other 13 artists exhibiting.

The coracle was lent to the artist by Martin Fowler of Cenarth Falls’ National Coracle Centre.

“It was an interesting project,” he said. “As far as I know it’s the first time that a coracle has been used in a piece of sculpture like this. It was hanging above the big escalator during January and February.

“I wish I could have gone myself and seen it.”

The National Coracle Centre is open from Easter to the end of September, from 10.30am until 5.30pm Sunday to Friday and at other times by appointment. For more information visit www.coracle-centre.co.uk.