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Geronimo was the last defender of the
Southwest Indian nation. He led the
Apaches against encroachment by U.S.
forces in the Arizona territory for two
years before finally surrendering in
1886 in Mexico. He was transported
back to the government's St. Augustine,
Florida prison where over 35 Indian
nations were interned.
DIMENSIONS:
17-1/2" tall, 10" wide, 9" thick
PHOTOS: Nina Prommer
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These Indian leaders, all mainstays in American history, have a special resonance for Red Crow and all the Indian nations for their inspiration and unparalleled leadership. "These men were great leaders, fighting against all odds," says Red Crow. "They defended their freedom, their people and their land against invaders from all over the world." And in the end, each one was assassinated.
 
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"The Sacred Pipe" is a sculpture, of an Indian man holding the Sacred Pipe , which is well known to have meaning to Indian nation's. As its bowl represents Mother Earth, and its stem symbolizes Father Sky, the two sections combine, to create life. When a pipe is smoked, the tobacco in the bowl represent prayers, when lit, they rise up to the creator. This pipe is particularly sacred to the Lakota/Dakota, and other Nations of the Great Plains.
DIMENSIONS:
10-1/2" tall, 11-1/2" wide, 7-1/2" thick
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Sitting Bull, known as perhaps the
greatestIndian leader, who, chased by
the U. S. Army, tried to lead his Dakota
Sioux people into Canada, but was
refused entry. Sitting Bull also led the
famous defense of Little Bighorn,
when General Custer launched yet
another attack on their encampment,
although quite unsuccessfully.
DIMENSIONS:
19" tall, 10" wide, 9" thick
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