Dave McGary

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The Dollhouse
22" High
Bronze with Patina and Paint


On a warm sunny day while the elders are busy preparing for a special ceremony we see three of the young children quietly at play. The children surround a small crafted tepee that was fashioned for one of the girls by her grandfather. Painted on the “dollhouse” are ledger drawings portraying the life accomplishments of her grandfather. Many happy hours were filled by the Lakota Sioux children playing with their beautifully hand made dolls and toys. The young brother has dropped his quiver in an attempt to get his sister’s doll and join the girls at play. The girls are ready for this special day and both are portrayed in their ceremonial dress. One of the girls is wearing an elk’s tooth dress which signifies great wealth and stature in the tribe. Many of the elaborate beadwork designs were passed down from mother to daughter. Children and family life were of the most importance among the Lakota Sioux families.