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Artist Peter Toth presented the Indian sculpture perched near the entrance to the Inlet parking lot to the town of Ocean City and the people of Maryland in 1976 as part of his larger plan to create a similar piece for every state in the U.S. as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebration. Through his Trail of the Whispering Giants plan, Toth created a sculpture unique to each state to raise the public’s consciousness of the plight of Native Americans and his gift to Maryland represents the Assateague Indian.
For over 30 years, the sculpture carved from 100-year-old oak has stood the test of time, tides and fierce weather along at the entrance to the Inlet, but it has gradually eroded to the point it will likely need to be restored to last another three decades.
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Thiis is terrible! We need to keep it!!!
ReplyDeleteWe need to move it to a new location. Conditions are to harsh where it stands
ReplyDeleteWhatever you do, don't paint it red that would be politically incorrect!
ReplyDeleteKeep it reminds people of the crying indian commercial and will help keep beaches clean ha ha
ReplyDeleteI remember when Peter Toth came to the area to do the sculpture. He met with Paul Jr. The owner of Paul Jones Lumber Co. in Snow Hill who donated the tree to be carved.
ReplyDeleteIt would be ashamed to not restore this given all the talent Toth put into this tree!