Appeal to the Great Spirit
A bronze horse rears, its muscles taut under a polished surface. Atop the animal, a Native American figure reaches upward. The arms are outstretched, cutting a sharp line against the air. This is a moment of supplication, a silent plea cast in metal. The rider wears regalia that blends Diné and Lakota styles, the drapery of the clothing frozen in a permanent, flowing motion. Every curve of the horse’s anatomy…