Quanah Parker: Clay sculpture before casting

These are my 2 clay sculptures of Quanah Parker. This is part of a the ‘Great Eight’. 8 monumental Chiefs honoring Native American history and culture. Quanah Parker is the fierce and brilliant Comanche Chief who succeeded both as a War Chief during the Indian Wars and as a leader within the reservation system. For more information on Quanah exciting story read the book, Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne