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Have You Seen Dignity?

Kachina624 — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:58:13 GMT

Dignity (a.k.a. Dignity of Earth & Sky) is a sculpture on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota.[2] The 50-foot (15.24 meter) high stainless steel statue by South Dakota artist laureate Dale Lamphere depicts an Indigenous woman in Plains-style dress receiving a star quilt. According to Lamphere, the sculpture honors the culture of the Lakota and Dakota peoples who are indigenous to South Dakota

A beautiful statue.

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Lindsays Grandma — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:09:50 GMT

@Kachina624 ...Thanks for posting this. The statue is stunning and I can imagine how awesome it must be when seeing it in person.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:15:10 GMT

I'm thinking that a statue named Dignity honoring a woman or women who had it at a time when we honored it should tour all 50 states.

Maybe it could inspire a movement.

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chiclets — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:31:48 GMT

Wow, this sculpture is ravishing.

It is absolutely spectacular not only in size but also in every detail.

A very impressive work of art giving tribute to the Lakota and Dakota peoples.

Thank you for posting this beautiful sculpture.

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:44:20 GMT

Wow. I really like it! I've never even heard of it.

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happycat — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:57:57 GMT

So beautiful, I would love to see it in person.

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mspatmac — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:38:51 GMT

Abbsolutely magnificent. @Kachina624 Thank you so much for posting such a beautiful tribute

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homedecor1 — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:45:51 GMT

@Kachina624

Breathtaking! I can only imagine it's beauty in person.

Thanks for sharing!

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SandySparkles — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 04:29:04 GMT

Majestic is the word that came to mind when I saw this ethereal statue. I cannot think of a more fitting way to honor this beautiful, indigenous culture!

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Azcowgirl — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 04:29:09 GMT

I love it , one of the prettiest statues I’ve ever seen.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:02:44 GMT

@Azcowgirl. Wouldn't you love to see it in person? It must be especially effective in that setting overlooking the river.

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Nuttmeg — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:15:37 GMT

@Kachina624

Thank you for posting these photos.

I did a Google search and found information and a video about the artist.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:19:37 GMT

@Nuttmeg. I, too, had never heard of this statue until my sister brought it to my attention. Then I did what you did, googled it for more info.

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redwrite — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:21:03 GMT

She is even more beautiful in person. What a great idea to post this!

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Hippiified — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:11:40 GMT

That's fantastic! Thank you.

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qualitygal — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:24:47 GMT

Oh!! I absolutely LOVE that. Thanks for sharing it. There's somewhere inside of me, that just eats this stuff up. I just love it. We lived in the North Dakota area almost 12 years and did go to South Dakota on vacation one time. I just love it.

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Bird mama — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:26:28 GMT

She's beautiful

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SilleeMee — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:26:33 GMT

That's very beautiful!

I thought of the song, 50 Foot Woman, by Hannah Williams & The Affirmations when I saw that picture.

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Infinite Mom 47 — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 13:35:29 GMT

It's so beautiful.

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PamfromCT — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:30:00 GMT

She looks beautiful and strong. And I interpret her as being cloaked in protection. I would so love to see her in person.

I would love to read more about what the artist wanted all to see in her.