We marveled at the work of Gutson Borglum who created this masterpiece at Mt. Rushmore National Park. It was left unfinished when Borglum's son took over after his death. Because of the lack of money, he declared it complete. We also noted that the government has probably spent more on the facilities and parking garages than they did on the work itself!
It was also very impressive to see the sculptor work going on at Crazy Horse nearby. Fifty years after a Polish immigrant had been commissioned by the Lakota people to do the work, only the face has been completed. He has since died, but his wife and 8 children are completing it -- without any money from the government, which was their commitment. It is to honor the Native American people and their sacred connection to the earth.
We marveled at the work of Gutson Borglum who created this masterpiece at Mt. Rushmore National Park. It was left unfinished when Borglum's son took over after his death. Because of the lack of money, he declared it complete. We also noted that the government has probably spent more on the facilities and parking garages than they did on the work itself!
It was also very impressive to see the sculptor work going on at Crazy Horse nearby. Fifty years after a Polish immigrant had been commissioned by the Lakota people to do the work, only the face has been completed. He has since died, but his wife and 8 children are completing it -- without any money from the government, which was their commitment. It is to honor the Native American people and their sacred connection to the earth.
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