Birdman - Springdale AR
N 36° 09.204 W 094° 09.280
15S E 396132 N 4001580
One of 3 Smithsonian SIRIS pieces on this same property, this large sculpture can be found on the front lawn, directly in front of the main entrance to Tyson Foods' headquarters.
Waymark Code: WMDQKN
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2012
Views: 10
A Native American male figure seated on his horse holds up his gloved proper right hand on which a young eagle has just landed. The male figure's head is thrown back and his mouth is opened slightly. He is bare chested and wears long pants, mocassins, and a two feathers in his hair. A knife in its sheath is attached to his belt. The horse stands quietly on a rocky incline. The sculpture rests on a rectangular base.
The plaque reads as follows:
BIRDMAN
THE INDIAN PEOPLE HONOR THE EAGLE
AS A GREAT HUNTER. THIS MAN IS
PRESENTING A YOUNG EAGLE IN PRAYER
FOR A SUCCESSFUL HUNT.
SCULPTURE BY
JACK D. WOODS
1987
Identity of Rider: Unknown Indian hunter
Identity of Horse: Unknown
Name of artist: Jack D. Woods
Date of Dedication: 1987
Material: Bronze
Position: All Hooves Planted
Unusual Features: Not listed
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