Title
On The War Trail
Artist
Alexander Phimister Proctor
Location
Civic Center Park
Neighborhood
Civic Center
Year
1922
Artwork Type
Monumental Sculpture
Material
bronze, granite, sandstone
What People Are Saying
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10 people say Photogenic
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6 people say Love it
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5 people say Family Friendly
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3 people say Thought Provoking
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3 people say Interactive
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2 people say Hidden Gem
About This Piece
The second of two statues commissioned by renowned sculptor Alexander Phimster Proctor, “On The War Trail” was presented to the City by Stephan Knight and dedicated in 1922.
The bronze sculpture depicts an American Indian riding bareback on a horse with a spear in his hand. According to the IAS, models for the male figure were Jackson Sundown (Nez Perce); followed by Gray Eagle (Blackfoot); and finally Eddie Beaver of Browning, Montana.