Sculptor:

Boe, Erik  Search this

Hinche, Gustaf (copy after)  Search this

Subject:

Bemidji, Chief  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: carved cedar coated with fiberglass, painted; Foundation: concrete

Culture:

Indian  Search this

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by Bemidji Jaycees Bemidji Minnesota

Located Library Park Paul Bunyan Drive Bemidji Minnesota

Date:

1952

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Minnesota survey, 1995.

Image on file.

unsigned

The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.

Summary:

Chief Bemidji stands with his proper right hand raised to shield his eyes and his proper left hand holding a rifle, the butt of which rests on the ground. A small log is at his feet. The sculpture is surrounded by a low chain-link fence.

Topic:

Portrait male--Full length  Search this

Ethnic--Ojibwa  Search this

Occupation--Other--Chief  Search this

Object--Weapon--Gun  Search this

Control number:

IAS MN000391

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_334393