I have to agree with Ser Coupe; even if we're certain that nothing unfortunate and dangerous happens with these statues again, there are better uses for such material. Be it crafting armour, weapons, forging other items as the need crops up, or simply selling it off to the highest bidder for the sake of funding, and even share such funding with the city. Maker knows they have their own projects that need people, materials, and coin.

And honestly, what better way to make a statement with these statues than to use them for the good of Kirkwall? As a token of our goodwill.