Providence, Rhode Island: The Gun Totem
A 12-foot-tall concrete obelisk has been embedded with 1,000 rusting guns. Unveiled in 2001.
- Address:
- S. Main St., Providence, RI
- Directions:
- In Memorial Park on the west side of S. Main St., across from the south end of the State Courthouse.
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Enjoyed walking in this park -- there are lots of things to see.
[Kathie, 09/20/2021]
The Gun Totem is a sculptural collaboration between Artist Boris Bally and the Guns For Goods buyback program. Instead of being destroyed, guns were disabled and cast into a concrete pillar. The concrete was then chipped away to expose the guns. Worth a gander if you are in Providence.
[Bill La Civita, 01/14/2019]The obelisk is 12 feet tall and contains 1,000 guns. They've gracefully oxidized since the artwork's unveiling in 2001.
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Tranquility among the firearms.