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Cottonwood, Arizona: Towering Statue of Mago, Mother Earth Goddess (Gone)

39-ft. tall statue of the Korean soul of Mother Earth, courtesy of a brain educator from Sedona.

Directions:
On the north side of US 89, at the corner of Bill Gray Rd. Three miles east of US 89's intersection with Hwy 260 in Cottonwood, or 16 miles west of its intersection with Hwy 179 in Sedona.
Hours:
Taken down Feb. 23, 2010.
Status:
Gone
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After what seemed like far longer than two months, the towering statue of Mago, earth mother goddess, has been taken down in Cottonwood, Arizona.

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Towering Statue of Mago, Mother Earth Goddess

After a heated debate over this controversial statue it was decided that it has to be removed. The owner has 30 days to remove it. So if you want to see it then you have you have to do it soon.

[Tony Montano, 01/26/2010]

The Mago folks have agreed to take the statue down by February 24. Shutterbugs, get to Cottonwood quick!

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Towering Statue of Mago, Mother Earth Goddess

Be prepared for prayer. Has caused controversy with locals because it's next to a new Catholic church, but is a park dedicated to peace. Followers hand out prayers for peace and offer info.

[Rae, 01/02/2010]

A plaque reads: "The seven statues erected here depict various peacemakers and spiritual teachers from various eras of human history. They stand together surrounding and protecting the Earth. They represent the Oneness of all people and humanity's sincere desire to bring peace to the Earth..."


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