Unconquered - Oklahoma City, OK
Posted by: Max and 99
N 35° 29.668 W 097° 29.966
14S E 636105 N 3928914
Beautiful bronze statues depicting Native Americans, in front of the Oklahoma History Center
Waymark Code: WM7NRJ
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2009
Views: 13
This is a beautiful and very large bronze statue placed in front of the Oklahoma History Center. It draws your attention the moment you drive into the parking lot because of it's size and location. The Oklahoma History Center is a phenomenal place to visit with the family. Many school groups come here for field trips, and my own kids have come to do reports for their Oklahoma History courses.
Information on the plaque:
"Unconquered
Bronze, 1994
By Allan Houser, Chiricahua Apache, 1914-1994
"Two men, fast men, quick men,
rather fight and not be afraid at all."
-Sam Haozous, Chiricahua Apache
(Allan Houser's father)
This sculpture was acquired through the generous support of the Inasmuch Foundation, created by Oklahoma pioneer journalist Edith Kinney Gaylord to improve the quality of life in her native state.
The stonework was a gift from Leslie and Cliff Hudson.
Additional support was provided by the
Friends of the Oklahoma Museum of History
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unconquered
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Allan Houser
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1994
Materials used: bronze
Location: in front of the Oklahoma History Center
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