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.