Triumph of the Human Spirit, Memorial sculpture in Foley Square, Manhattan, US.
The black granite sculpture rises 50 feet high near the intersection of Centre Street and Duane Street in Lower Manhattan.
The 2000 memorial stands near the Colonial-era African Burial Ground, where archaeologists discovered remains of 427 individuals during construction work.
The design incorporates elements from Bambaran art, featuring abstract forms of male and female antelope Chiwara headdresses from Mali.
The memorial provides wheelchair access and stands at a central location in Manhattan's civic district, making it accessible for visitors.
The sculpture contains an actual lock carried by the artist Lorenzo Pace's great-great-grandfather during his time in slavery.
GPS coordinates: 40.71444,-74.00289
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35
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