“Pride of Sacajawea” by Richard Vernon Greeves is a bronze bas-relief sculpture that honors the quiet heroism of one of the most iconic figures in American history through a deeply intimate lens—not as guide, but as mother. This work features Sacajawea’s infant son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, cradled in a traditional cradleboard, protected by folds of fabric and framed by the arching lines of his mother’s strength.

Mounted on a rich wood panel, the sculptural form is partially embedded, as if emerging from both history and memory. Greeves masterfully conveys warmth and vulnerability without compromising dignity. It’s not about conquest or trailblazing—it’s about legacy, carried close to the heart.

This piece invites viewers to reconsider what endurance looked like on the Lewis and Clark expedition—not just in maps and miles, but in maternal resolve and cultural depth. For collectors of Native American art, Western history, or narrative sculpture, “Pride of Sacajawea” stands as both a tribute and a testament.