The lifesize bust of Crow King features one of McGary's most striking figures from Native American history in an entirely new size for the world renowned bronze sculptor.

The 45 inch high bust is a likeness of the celebrated Hunkpapa Sioux Chief from the Dave McGary Warrior Series. Crow King is portrayed wearing one of his "trophies"; a U.S. Cavalry coat taken in battle, now decorated with traditional Sioux bead designs and feathers of honor. In the 1876 the Battle of Little Big Horn, as described to Dave by friends from the Lakota Nation, Crow King distinguished himself as a great leader by continually charging General George Custer's cavalry lines and emerging safely. The historically accurate depiction shows, among other distinctive details, the trademark crow in a beaded cover affixed to his headpiece beneath a row of eagle feathers and the distinctive black and white face paint offers a truly memorable image of this proud warrior. McGary has succeeded gracefully in articulating the man's bravery and intellect taken from accounts of his deeds passed down through generations.

Crow King remained an influential leader of his people until his death. He was known to insist that his people receive a good education and even sent his own daughter to a white man's school. He recognized early on that to survive, his people must adopt many of the ways of the white man. In his latter years, as depicted in Dave McGary's work entitled Memories of Honor, Crow King would become a much revered chief of the Hunkpapa Sioux. It is believed he died at Fort Yates, North Dakota and was buried there in the Catholic cemetery.

Lifesize Bust Bronze with Patina and Paint,
Edition of 25, Year Cast 2005