A sand artist in Puri, India, has created a ten-foot-long tribute to Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash on January 26.

Patnaik, the artist, used five tons of sand and took around four hours to complete the sculpture which included the message "we will miss you".

This footage was filmed on January 27.

10ft long sand art to tribute Kobe Bryant .
Puri -Odisha -Today Renowned Sand Artist of Odisha pays heartfelt tribute in his own style to American Basketball player Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash

10ft long sand art to tribute Kobe Bryant .
Puri -Odisha -Today Renowned Sand Artist of Odisha pays heartfelt tribute in his own style to American Basketball player Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash yesterday.

Pattnaik created 15 feet long and 8 feet height sand sculpture with message we will miss you Patnaik also created the portrait of Kobe Bryant He use 5 tonnes of sand and he took four hours
With 5 tonnes of sand.

Patnaik said it is very sad news, My deepest condolence and prayer to the bereaved family.

Patnaik is Padma Shri award he signed artist he has participated more than 60 international sculpture championship around the world and he won many Prize.

10ft long sand art to tribute Kobe Bryant . Puri -Odisha -Today Renowned Sand Artist of Odisha pays heartfelt tribute in his own style to American Basketball player Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash