HO-MAH-SHJAH-NAH-ZHEE-GA (Standing Proud) - Ottawa IL
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nomadwillie
N 41° 20.473 W 088° 50.704
16T E 345626 N 4578278
Standing Proud is one of Peter Toth's carving standing on the banks of the Illinois River.
Waymark Code: WMQ4D3
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2015
Views: 3
This statue, dedicated in May, 1989, was created by sculptor Peter Wolf Toth to honor the Native Americans who lived in the Illinois Valley. This land was home to many tribes over the centuries until the early 1830's when most indians were forced to migrate westward with increasing pressure from European settlers.
Type of wood carving: Combination of carving tools
Artist's Name: Peter Toth
Approximate size/height: 20 feet
Type of wood: Oak
Other type: Not listed
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