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Posted by Jennifer on October 3rd, 2008

Offended neighbors get Utah park statue moved
By PAUL FOY
Associated Press Writer

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah state park on Thursday moved an American Indian-inspired statue of a humpbacked flute player because of objections it was offensive because the male figure is anatomically correct.

Officials at Edge of the Cedars State Park moved the sticklike figure from in front of its museum to a spot behind it so it can’t been seen from the street, park manager Teri Paul said.

The park, in Blanding, is the site of an ancient Pueblo Indian ruin, as well as the modern-day museum.

The sculpture is a modern interpretation of a Hopi symbol of a flute player. Made by artist Joe Pachak, it has welcomed visitors to the park for 19 years. Read More Here