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Korczak Ziolkowksi was commissioned by Lakota Indians to start the Crazy Horse monument

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How tall is crazy horse monument?

Crazy Horse Monument is planned to be 563ft(172m) high.


What is Crazy Horse monument?

Granite.


How much of the crazy horse monument is carved?

About 641 feet wide and 563 feet high of the Crazy Horse Monument is being carved.


Who is depicted on Crazy Horse Monument?

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Who commissioned the Crazy Horse Monument?

The Crazy Horse Monument was commissioned by Henry Standing Bear who is a Lakota Elder. As of now it has not been completed. When it is completed it will be the largest non-religious monument in the world.


What the name of the native American monument in progress in South Dakota?

It is the Crazy Horse Monument.


Can Crazy Horse monument be seen from outer space?

YES


Who is sculpting Crazy Horse?

The Crazy Horse Memorial was commissioned by Henry Standing Bear, a Lakota elder, to be sculpted by Korczak Ziolkowski. Today, Crazy Horse Memorial is owned and operated by the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, a private non-profit organization.


What year will the crazy horse monument finish construction?

2040 or beyond


How many people visit the Crazy Horse Memorial each year?

# million people visit chief crazy horse monument each year


How big is Crazy Horse monument?

The Crazy Horse Monument in South Dakota, when completed, will stand 563 feet (172 meters) tall and 641 feet (195 meters) long, making it the largest mountain sculpture in the world. The face of the sculpture alone is 87 feet (26.5 meters) high. It is dedicated to the Lakota leader Crazy Horse and aims to honor Native American culture and heritage. As of now, the monument is still under construction, with ongoing efforts to expand and refine the sculpture.


How does the crazy horse monument look like?

The Crazy Horse Monument is an enormous mountain carving in South Dakota, intended to depict the Lakota leader Crazy Horse riding a horse and pointing into the distance. The sculpture, still under construction, features a massive face and an outstretched arm, with the surrounding area designed to highlight Native American culture. The monument's scale is impressive, with Crazy Horse’s head alone measuring about 87 feet tall. Its rugged, natural backdrop of the Black Hills further enhances its dramatic appearance.