Calostimucu Time Capsule - Punta Gorda, FL
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rogueblack
N 26° 56.114 W 082° 03.199
17R E 395431 N 2979697
Carved 20’ tree trunk. Sculpture was commissioned in 1974 by Fred Babcock, then owner of the Holiday Inn, who had seen Toth's work in Georgia. It holds a time capsule within it.
Waymark Code: WM3DCG
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2008
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The sculpture itself features a dying bison on its back, an eagle with broken wings trying to take flight and the faces of a Native American man and woman. It was the 10th such statue Toth carved in what became a 20-year journey throughout the country; carving and donating at least one in each in all 50 states and a few in Canada. "The statue is not just to honor Native Americans; it's to represent all people who have suffered injustices," Toth said.
The plaque states:
This whispering giant "Calostimucu" is an effigy to the first people inhabitating this area
Carved by Peter "Wolf" Toth
Maintained by those who care
A time capsule is in the base
Dedication Date - 1/26/06
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