Dave McGary

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The Gatekeeper
Masterwork 37.5"High
Bronze with Patina and Paint


Masterwork Edition of 40 Maquette Edition of 60 25"High In The Gatekeeper, Iron Thunder is depicted on his war horse taunting the enemy. Iron Thunder rides back and forth waving his staff to let his enemy know he is a “Strongheart” and ready for battle. The staff, consisting of more than fifty feathers, is held in his right hand above his head which he proudly waves to challenge the enemy to battle. Iron Thunder’s face is painted with the Strongheart Society’s signature black and white war paint. His green war shirt and buckskin leggings are adorned with strips of colorful beads. Tied to his scalp lock are five eagle honor feathers. His regalia includes a shield decorated with his personal design, bows and arrows in the quiver strapped to his back and a unique trade ax with a heart-shaped hole in the blade. The jet black war horse’s neck is beautifully arched and he is aggressively fighting the bit in his mouth as the warrior pulls back on the reins. Owl feathers are attached to the side of his beaded face mask and scalp locks are attached underneath his chin. The edge of the saddle blanket is also decorated with beads.
Masterwork Edition of 40
Maquette Edition of 60 25"High