Hanging there in the sun, waiting for a metaphor to call; mysterious, accompanied by shadow. Poised.

An interesting setup. It doesn't look as if it would be very convenient with the cord tied down like that. Of course it looks as if the mouthpiece has been vandalized, so the whole question may be moot.

I suspect it's there for show, though it is in a private house, but one where the owner provides occasional dinners for small tour groups who are expected to pitch in with preparing the dinner.