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Bronze sculpture titled 'Native American Female Warrior with Feathered War Bonnet'

Bronze sculpture titled 'Native American Female Warrior with Feathered War Bonnet'

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History

This bronze sculpture depicts a Native American female warrior adorned with an elaborate feathered war bonnet and traditional attire, representing a romanticized vision of Indigenous culture popular in Western art from the late 19th century through today. Such sculptures became particularly prevalent in the American West art movement, which gained momentum in the 1970s-1990s, celebrating frontier themes and Native American imagery. These decorative bronzes appeal to collectors of Western Americana, Native American-themed art, and those interested in frontier history and cultural representation. The dramatic headdress and warrior pose make these pieces popular as statement décor items among enthusiasts of Western art, Southwestern interior design, and collectors who appreciate the craftsmanship of bronze casting and patina work.

Origin

United States

Time period

Late 20th to Early 21st century