Taku Wakan (tah-KOO wah-KAHN) is all that is mysterious. According to Lakota beliefs, to invoke Taku Wakan is to invoke all the spirits. The sculpture Taku Wakan represents all that is mysterious in the sacred dimensions of Native American life. It further demonstrates the interconnectedness of all things in the universe, both animate and inanimate -- a dominant theme in Native American life. Some of the symbols in the sculpture relate closely to a specific people or their culture and others are universal, but all blend together to reflect the harmony and unity central to the Native American way of life.

James and I will present to Crazy Horse Memorial a one and one-half life-size bronze of Taku Wakan when the 99th limited edition bronze is sold. The sculpture will help welcome visitors to Crazy Horse at the entrance to the Orientation Center. Taku Wakan will be on the left side of the entrance. A bronze of Korczak (Dad) and Chief Henry Standing Bear (also larger than life) will be on the right. Taku Wakan will be a gift out of respect, thanks and love for my mother.

-- Monique