TATANKA: STORY OF THE BISON

Wyss Associates, Inc. was honored to be the project designer for "Tatanka: Story of the Bison" that was funded by actor, Kevin Costner.

The cultural attraction offers a range of experiences at the interpretive center, living history encampment with the showcase being the bronze bison (tatanka) sculptures reenacting a bison jump scene. The scene is composed of a total of 17 pieces: 14 bison being pursued by three Lakota riders on bareback. These figures artfully depict the earliest and most effective form of hunting bison called a bison jump.

​The site integrates with the museum, illustrating the symbiotic relationship between bison and the Lakota people, who traditionally relied on the animal for food, clothing, shelter, religious ceremonies and more.