The Storyteller (NEW)
The Storyteller, the newest bronze in Sammy Long’s Plains Indians Series, depicts an Elder of the Lakota Sioux sitting cross-legged teaching the youth of the tribe about tribal myths, nature, traditions, and heroic deeds of their people. Because there was no written language for the Indian in the mid-1800’s, oral tradition was of great importance. The old men were asked to perform this teaching task, and were honored to do so. At nine inches in diameter and 14 inches in height, this piece is compact and affordable—perfect for display in the home.
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Sacred Dance 
Sacred Dance depicts a Sioux holy man perfoming the tribe’s sacred dance. His “top-knot” on the front of his head identifies his tribal rank. He carries a peace-pipe of red stone from Minnesota, and a shield depicting the ever-present “medicine wheel” of the Plains Indians.
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The Spirit of Black Elk
Black Elk was an Oglala Sioux holy man, highly respected by his people. As a boy he had fantastic dreams of the Indian nations, and, as a man, people with all kinds of diseases came to him for prayer and healing...
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Chief Left Hand
Chief Left Hand, raised as an Arapahoe, was a young warrior at the time of the Sand Creek Massacre, but was away with the other hunters when the massacre took place. Although Left Hand later fought Custer at Little Big Horn, he lived to a ripe old age with his memories and grief.
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The Hero's Call
Joseph Campbell, the noted expert on myths, art and religions of the world, had much to say about “the hero”. In order to risk leaving home to explore the unknown, the true hero (or heroine) usually received a “call”...
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Bronze Bell
While enrolled at San Diego State University in the Sculpting Department, Sammy was featured on the front page of the university newspaper for a bronze bell he designed, cast, chased and finished himself. Of Northwest design, this bell was sold to a prominent business man, where it resides in a place of honor on the largest estate in the San Juan Islands. |
