Dignity

From Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail:

Last September, South Dakota’s newest landmark was unveiled along the banks of the Missouri River, outside Chamberlain. It’s a 50-foot statue depicting a young Native American woman, made entirely out of stainless steel, weighing about 50 tons. It was created by Black Hills artist Dale Lamphere. 

Lamphere says the piece, titled “Dignity,” represents “the pride and strength and durability of the native cultures.” He says he worked with three Lakota models in the process of creating the statue, which stands high above Interstate 90. The $1 million project was paid using the generous donation of a Black Hills philanthropist.

Here’s a KELO News story on the statue:http://www.keloland.com/news/article/news/dignity-statue-a-gift-to-the-people-of-south-dakota.