Way of Life, (sculpture).

Way of Life, (sculpture).

DeMille, Leslie B., sculptor.

Way of Life, (sculpture).

Sculpture: bronze; Base: sandstone.

Sculpture: approx. 5 ft. 8 in. x 9 ft. x 6 ft.

Sculpture depicts Sinagua Indian family of three at the edge of a pool. A male figure kneels, proper right leg bent with weight on knee. Proper left arm extends forward and holds a bow. Proper right arm is bent back drawing the bow and holding an arrow in place. He wears a breechcloth and a quiver with bows and arrow slung over his proper right shoulder. Female figure stands behind him dressed in a buck-skin, fringed dress, below-knee length with moccasins. She carries a basket at her back. Her proper left hand is raised up to her forehead. On her proper right side is a young boy dressed in a breechcloth and wearing a headband. He is crouched and his proper left arm extends forward to the father.

Figure group -- Family

Ethnic -- Indian

Object -- Weapon -- Bow and Arrow

Outdoor Sculpture -- Arizona -- Sedona

Administered by Welch, Shirly Cavis, 671 Highway 179, Sedona, Arizona 86336

Located Hillside Courtyard & Market place, Sedona, Arizona

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arizona survey, 1994.

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