'It means a lot.' First art piece planned for Lewis & Clark Landing is tribute to Omaha chief

Carved in clay, Chief Big Elk of the Omaha Tribe stood tall, a traditional roach headdress on his head, his stance and expression conveying a combination of strength and compassion.

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