James, Mark Biography

Wolves have been revered by the Native Americans since the beginning. The wolf is admired not only for its strength and endurance, but the Native American also looks to the wolf for its social values, cunning skills, and perceived spiritual characteristics, wishing to implement these attributes in their own lives and within themselves as qualities essential to their own survival. The wolf is described by the Native American as being a ‘brother,’ an ‘ally,’ and ‘nature’s greatest teacher.’

 

Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny
Bronze
22"H | Edition #10/75

During the mid-nineteenth century as the American Frontier made its expanse westward to the Pacific, the common inspirational thread shared by many of the explorers and settlers was the belief they were destined and empowered by Divine Providence to prevail over the Indigenous Indians and ultimately overspread and possess all the land of North America. “Manifest Destiny,” the historical term for this belief, enhanced the settlers’ determination and confidence in their westward pursuit.

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