The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. It will depict the Oglala Lakota warrior Crazy Horse, riding a horse and pointing to his tribal land.

Boston-born sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski works briefly as assistant to Gutzon Borglum carving Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills. Later that year, he wins first prize for sculpture at the New York World's Fair with his marble portrait, Paderewski: Study of an Immortal.

This monumental sculpture, still under construction, stands in South Dakota as a testament to the legacy and spirit of the legendary Lakota leader, Crazy Horse. Designed to reflect enduring Native American heritage, it provides a deep dive into history for visitors of all ages.

Jul 5, 2023 · The Crazy Horse monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota’s Custer City is a marvel to behold. Despite construction having begun in 1948, the cliffside tribute to the Lakota chief has yet to be completed.

Embarking on a remarkable journey back to 1948, you’ll discover the genesis of the world’s most massive sculpture-in-progress – the Crazy Horse Memorial. This monumental carving was initiated by Chief Henry Standing Bear as a tribute to the Oglala Lakota warrior, Crazy Horse.

Jul 22, 2010 · When completed, the sculpture will stand 641 feet long and 563 feet tall making it the world's largest sculpture by far. For a size comparison, the head of Crazy Horse alone is 27 feet...

The memorial is located within the remote Black Hills National Forest, within convenient driving distance from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Crazy Horse Memorial’s history is tied to Oglala Lakota chief Henry Standing Bear’s friendship with sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, who was hired to build a monument to the famed Lakota leader.

Dec 16, 2022 · Mount Rushmore’s entire memorial covers 1,278.45 acres. The Crazy Horse memorial will be the largest sculpture in the world once it is completed. As a ten-story building, a hole under Crazy Horse’s arm could fit.

The largest sculpture in the world, Crazy Horse Memorial, is located about five miles north of Custer and seventeen miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It all began in 1939 when Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear asked sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski to carve a memorial to the spirit of Lakota leader Chief Crazy Horse and his culture.

Crazy Horse Memorial is the world’s largest sculpture-in-progress, and frequent drilling and mountain blasts make each visit unique. When completed, Crazy Horse Memorial will stand 563 feet tall by 641 feet long.