Whispering Giant, (sculpture).

Whispering Giant, (sculpture).

Toth, Peter, 1947- , sculptor.

Whispering Giant, (sculpture).

1980. Dedicated July 12, 1980.

Sculpture: Painted cottonwood; Base: painted concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 25 x 7 x 7 ft.; Base: approx. 3 x 9 x 9 ft.

A cottonwood tree carved with a head of a Native-American male wearing a feathered headdress, beaded necklace with a large pendant, and braided hair. The head rests on a square concrete base.

Figure male -- Head

Ethnic -- Indian

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Outdoor Sculpture -- Nebraska -- Lincoln

Lincoln Indian Center, Director, 1100 Military Road, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

The sculpture was a gift from the artist to the State of Nebraska "as a tribute to Native Americans." Nearby plaque reads: In remembrance to a proud and noble people,/Peter Toth, sculptor, is carving at least one/Indian monument in each of the 50 states,/to raise the nation's conscience to the plight/of the native Americans./It is his gift to the people, made possible/through community efforts. IAS files contain a related article from the Sunday Journal and Star (Lincoln, NE), July 6, 1980, pg. D1; a copy of the dedication brochure; and other related materials.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Nebraska survey, 1995.

SOS Assessment Award, 1997.

Sunday Journal and Star (Lincoln, NE), July 6, 1980, pg. D1.

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