Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Prayer Rock is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

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Designed by jerry7171, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Prayer Rock

Source: Thingiverse by jerry7171

The Prayer Rock is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by jerry7171. A general history of the "Prayer Rock." The Search In late 1924, Richard Pettigrew began searching for a sacred boulder to add to his museum. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-22 License: CC-BY · commercial OK Category: Decor & Art

Tags: Boulder, culture, foot, hands, Hidatsa, History, Mandan, museum, native american, Petroglyphs, Pettigrew Museum, Prayer Rock, RF Pettigrew, rock, sacred

About this model

A general history of the "Prayer Rock." The Search In late 1924, Richard Pettigrew began searching for a sacred boulder to add to his museum. He had heard about a large rock with symbols on it called Medicine Rock, located near Gettysburg, South Dakota. Pettigrew wanted to acquire a similar rock with symbols on it to preserve and display in Sioux Falls. He sent a request to E.S. Peterson of Mobridge and J.W. Parmely of Ipswich to begin looking for a suitable piece. A large boulder was found by Peterson with several large hand prints, but he estimated the boulder as weighing 15 to 20 tons. Pettigrew believed that it was too large to transport to Sioux Falls and requested that the search continue for a smaller boulder. Eventually, this three-ton example was found on a ranch near Evarts, Sout…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Prayer Rock is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by jerry7171.
Who made this model?: Designed by jerry7171, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.