“Walla Walla Woman – October 1805” by Richard Vernon Greeves is a striking bronze bust that pays tribute to the women of the Walla Walla tribe during a historic moment in the early 19th century. The date refers to the Lewis and Clark expedition’s documented contact with the Walla Walla people—an era of both encounter and resilience.

This sculpture portrays its subject with braids that fall like ceremonial cords, disc earrings that frame the face, and a tall woven hat distinctive to Plateau cultures. Her layered neck adornments signal both status and cultural tradition, while her expression radiates dignity, stoicism, and presence. There’s no theatricality here—just strength carved into bronze.

Greeves captures not just the look of a Walla Walla woman, but her role as a cultural anchor—an embodiment of continuity in a time of rapid change. A compelling addition for collectors and curators seeking authentic Indigenous representation through the eyes of a master sculptor.