“Jean Bptisti and Mother – July 1806” by Richard Vernon Greeves is a towering, emotionally resonant sculpture that honors Sacajawea not as a footnote in Western expansion, but as a mother, guide, and symbol of endurance. Standing barefoot atop rugged earth, she gazes into the distance—one arm lifted as if pointing the way, the other cradling her child, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau.

The elongated vertical composition, punctuated by bare limbs of a rising tree, emphasizes both height and hardship—reaching skyward while rooted in struggle. Her fringed garments, windswept hair, and calm resolve evoke a woman navigating terrain both physical and historical. Greeves masterfully uses gesture and expression to elevate her presence beyond sculpture—into legend.

This piece speaks to resilience, maternal strength, and the underrecognized leadership of Indigenous women in American history. A bold acquisition for collectors, curators, or institutions seeking work that blends narrative, craftsmanship, and cultural gravity.