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May 6, 2024 · The centerpiece of Ta’Tanka is the 3rd largest bronze sculpture in the world. It is composed of a total of 17 pieces: 14 bison being pursued by three Lakota riders on bareback. These figures artfully depict the earliest and most effective form of hunting bison called a bison jump.
Journey through an authentic Lakota Encampment with Native American Interpreters on-site giving presentations throughout the day. Also, see 14 larger-than-life bronze sculptures of bison being pursued by Native American riders. 100 Tatanka Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732.
- 100 Tatanka Dr Deadwood, SD 57732
Tatanka: Story of the Bison. On Deadwood's northern edge, view a spectacular, larger-than-life bronze sculpture featuring 14 bison pursued by three Native American horseback riders - frozen in motion in a beautiful, high-prairie setting. In addition to the sculpture, Tatanka offers the Northern Plains Peoples Educational Interpretive Center, a ...
- 100 Tatanka Drive, Deadwood, 57732, SD
- (605) 584-5678
The centerpiece of Tatanka is an awe-inspiring larger-than-life bronze sculpture, depicting 14 bison being pursued by 3 determined Native American horseback riders. This dynamic portrayal captures the essence of the chase, highlighting the deep connection and the dependency between the Lakota people and the majestic bison.
We took the guided tour of the facility and had a wonderful guide who gave us an impassioned story of the bison and how the Native Americans depended on them for survival.
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Tatanka Story of the Bison, Deadwood, South Dakota. 2,361 likes · 41 talking about this · 798 were here. 60 million Bison once roamed the Great Plains of North America. By the close of the 19th...
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Tatanka: Story of the Bison features a huge life-size sculpture of 14 bison and 3 Native Americans on horseback, as well as a hands-on interpretive center. It tells the story of the 30-60 million bison that once roamed the great plains and the devastating massacre that wiped out all of them, save 1,000.