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DAVE MCGARY

STARS AND STRIPES

Artifact Series

In McGary’s latest artifact, Stars and Stripes,

he has sculpted a pair of moccasins and a ceremonial

pipe bag. By covering personal possessions with

images of the American flag wrought in quillwork or

beadwork, the Lakota identified with the United States .

The flag was seen by American Indians as a battle

emblem prominently carried by U.S. troops during

military engagements. Offered to chiefs and tribal

leaders when their delegations visited Washington ,

the flags were looked upon by Native Americans as

a gift of respect, conferring status on the receiver.

Flags captured in battle were believed to contain the

power of the enemy, which could then be transferred

to the Native American owner.

ARTIFACT

BRONZE WITH PATINA AND PAINT

EDITION OF 250

YEAR CAST 2003

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