Dave McGary

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In Victory I Stand
Masterwork 46"h Maquette 30"
Bronze with Patina and Paint


"In Victory I Stand" depicts the warrior from "Point of No Return" at the end of the battle. His right hand is on the ten foot long woven sash that ties his waist to the waving banner. Adorned with over 50 eagle feathers the imposing banner marks him as an exceptional Strongheart who has demonstrated his bravery many times. Though visibly tired, the resolute veteran holds his war shield and bow in his left hand in a state of readiness. An enemy’s lance has sliced the beadwork on the warrior’s sleeve after glancing off the shield as he raised it in defense. In his quiver, only three arrows remain. Had the warrior died, only the most prominent women relative of the warrior would be allowed to carry his waving banner at ceremonies and parades to memorialize his exceptional bravery. But only a fellow society member was permitted to uproot the planted staff if the warrior was killed.