Many of the Pueblos share in the same types of ceremonies. The summer Corn Dance begins in the privacy of the Kiva where the super naturals bestow promises. When the time is right, the dance moves outside to the Plaza.

Taking the dance into the light of day, the promises made in the Kiva for the germination and growth of the crops are made known to the world through the song and gesture of the dancer. Here, a Santa Clara child through her rhythm and movement is “Bringing the Buds to Life.”

BRINGING THE BUDS TO LIFE
Bronze, Edition of 35
32” H x 12” W x 10” D

My sculpture titled 1876 depicts who is considered to be some of the most important principals involved in the battle of Little Bighorn. Gall led some of the early charges and it is said that Crazy Horse led the decisive charge that killed Custer. Although Sitting Bull did not participate in the battle, it was his dream of a great victory during a vision quest that brought the Indians together at Little Bighorn. I was told by my guide at the Memorial Site of the many advantages that the Indians had over the Calvary. Most notable I think was the repeating Winchesters possessed by the Indians, like the one Crazy Horse is holding, as opposed to the Calvary’s single shot rifles. In contrast to that, it is said that Gall carried only his axe into battle; as a way, perhaps, of avenging the death of his family who were killed by the Calvary at an earlier date. 55" H x 96" W x 36" D Bronze, Edition of 5

Life was extremely difficult for the Native American tribes during the reservation period of the 1890’s. Holding onto as many of the traditions that celebrate the old ways was very important. My sculpture, Reservation Dolls depicts a little Sioux girl from Rosebud wearing a traditional deerskin dress, probably passed down from better times. She also has on her mother’s hair bone necklace and with her two companions, all dressed in their finest, they make their way to one of these celebrations.
18 ½"H x 8" W x 7"D
Bronze, Edition of 35

39" H x 17" W x 16" D
Bronze, Edition of 35
(Shown in clay for Bronze)
Bronze will be released October 16, 2010 at the Cowboy Artists of America show, Phoenix Art Museum.