NATIVE AMERICAN STATUES: NEZ PERCE WOMAN, from The Summit Native Tribes Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN STATUES: NEZ PERCE WOMAN, from The Summit Native Tribes Collection

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Many Nez Perce have adapted to new ways of life and new religions over time, but the old Nez Perce faith is still quite alive and is passed down from generation to generation through stories and fables. For the Nez Perce, the physical and spiritual aspects of life and nature are never separated. This is evident in their colorful celebrations and ceremonies. This way of life and these philosophies are still taught today on the reservations and in the surrounding schools. Law, order, and compliance have always been an integral part of Nez Perce life. Today, there is a council of nine members which forms the governing board and handles many aspects of reservation life. In the old days, however, this committee was non-existent. The Nez Perce lived under a chief system of government. One of the most famous chiefs, Chief Joseph (Hin-ma-toe-yah-laht-khit) was the leader of the Nez Perce during the middle and late 1800’s when trouble with the white immigrants started. Chief Joseph always believed that the Indian and the white man could live in harmony together in the same land, but with each push by the U.S. Army to wipe the Indian tribes off of the land, it became more and more evident to him that living together peacefully with the white people would be impossible. In 1877, the Nez Perce war broke out and the tribes fought, with no avail, to maintain their land. They were eventually forced to flee and were pursued by the Army for 1,800 miles. When they reached Montana, Chief Joseph decided that he and his people had had enough. He called all of the other Nez Perce chiefs together and surrendered. At this time he delivered one of the most famous quotes of North American history, "Hear me my chiefs. I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever." This quote lives on in every Nez Perce Indian today. They are a peaceful people who strive to maintain their culture and the ancient ways of their ancestors. Even though they do not own the land they once called home, to them it is still theirs to worship and it is land for everyone to admire. This is the philosophy of the Nez Perce Indians.
At 10.5"H this is an imposing statue of both woman and horse. Made of extremely high detailed cold cast resin, and handpainted meticulously, it was designed by Veronese

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