Transformation Through Forgiveness, Cherokee NC
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N 35° 28.954 W 083° 19.047
17S E 289759 N 3929028
Wonderful statue on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee NC.
Waymark Code: WM2115
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2007
Views: 136
A truly unique monument though the idea behind the statue is even more unique
In 1991 while visiting a rock yard in Carrera, Italy, Francis Jansen found herself drawn to a large piece of marble. She saw the image of a Native American man lying on the ground and felt compelled to release from the rock the image contained within. Nine months later she completed "Transformation Through Forgiveness." The monument symbolizes and acknowledges the significant cultural impact that our Native American heritage has brought us.
The monument "Transformation Through Forgiveness" poignantly
captures the moment of truth in the transformation of man evolving into
higher self "the Eagle", a symbol of freedom and power recognized by all
people of all nations . This is the journey every man, woman and child
aspires to take if they are to rise about the experience of "self". By
"putting on the wings of the Eagle", they find their higher power, purpose,unity with God, humankind, Spirit and truly are free.
The turtle represent the earth in the Native Americans belief.
The plaque attached to the monument's base reads:
This is a tribute to the Native American peoples and stands symbolically for the healing of all wounds, be they physical, emotional, mental, spiritual or environmental.
"Transformation Through Forgiveness" is a call to all Humankind for reconciliation of man's inhumanity to man, & stands in acknowledgment in celebration of the universal understanding, “One whole nation, One whole world.”
May the eagle soar to ever greater heights and envelope human kind into the profoundness of our higher destiny.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Transformation Through Forgiveness
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Francis Jansen
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1991
Materials used: bronze
Location: Cherokee Veterans PArk
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