Leif Eiriksson - Minot, North Dakota - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The sculpture is of Leif wearing chain mail and helmet. He is holding a horn in his left hand and a large battle ax in the other. He wears a sword at this side. The plaque for the statue is inscribed:

Leif Eiriksson
Icelandic Explorer

This statue is dedicated in honor of our Icelandic ancestors who came to America.  The diligence and high moral standard of these people have been an inspiration to those who followed.

Donated by the Icelandic Heritage Society
1994

Sculptor: Arlen Eversen

TITLE: Leif Eiriksson ARTIST(S): Arlen Eversen DATE: 1994 MEDIUM: Bronze CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 71500658 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Shirley Bicentennial Park aka Scandinavian Heritage Park Minot, North Dakota DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: Artist listed as unknown plaque at sculpture indicates Arlen Eversen as sculptor No date given for sculpture plaque indicates 1994

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