Ataturk's bronze statue, the symbol of Samsun, was made by sculptor H. Kriphel as a commission from the people of Samsun. The statue was brought to Samsun by a German ship on 15 November 1931. 

8.85cm high Including Its base and 4.75 cm high without it. Atatürk, in all his majesty, is riding a rampant horse. His eyes are filled with honor and determination, gazing west, far ahead. His erect position on the horse expresses fearlessness and the might of the Turks. A hard steel arm is reaching for a sword.