Dave McGary

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Battle of Two Hearts
Masterwork 46"h Maquette 30"h
Bronze with Patina and Paint


"Battle of Two Hearts" depicts Washakie as a ferocious warrior and protector at the Battle of Crowheart Butte which would change the course of his legacy forever. This bronze captures the moment when Washakie first raises his lance challenging Big Robber to begin their duel. Chief Washakie led the Shoshones for more than 60 years during a lifetime that spanned three centuries. He is remembered not only for fighting battles successfully, but also for facilitating peace, goodwill and brotherhood. His greatest achievement was securing Wyoming's dramatically beautiful 3 million acre Wind River Valley for his people by overcoming the Crow Chief Big Robber and obtaining the “Warm Valley of the Wind”. This land became the home of the Shoshones through the 1868 Fort Bridger treaty. At his death in 1900, the widely respected leader was accorded a full military funeral.