Sculpture Guide: Bird Woman (Sacagawea)
August 18, 2015
Bird Woman (Sacagawea)
By R.V. Greeves
Modeled 2001, cast 2005
Location: Powwow Garden, southeast corner of the property
Translated from the Native Hidatsa language, “Sacagawea” means “Bird Woman.” Sacagawea is celebrated as a skilled navigator, captive, wife, mother, guide, and translator. Sculptor Greeves chose to depict her infant son in a traditional cradle on her back.
R.V. Greeves (b. 1935). Bird Woman (Sacagawea), modeled 2001, cast 2005. Bronze, edition 5 of 10, H 72 x W 24 inches. Gift of Carlene M. Lebous and C. Harris Haston and of Keith and Bobbi Richardson. 10.05
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