Maidu Family - Roseville, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 38° 44.153 W 121° 15.143
10S E 651894 N 4288917
Sculpture of a Native American family located in Roseville's Maidu Regional Park.
Waymark Code: WMHAYC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Before the gold rush changed California forever, the Maidu lived in the area that is now Roseville. This bronze sculpture is of a family group, a young warrior who stands next to his wife who holds an infant nestled in a cradle board in her arms.

The are positioned on a rock. The sculpture is mounted on circular base that has Native American symbols on the four opposing sides. Beyond are engraved bricks. There is a bronze plaque on the base that reads:

MAIDU FAMILY

Artists:
Florence Bird/Tommie Moller

Original Concrete Sculpture
Dedicated September 19, 1992

Bronze Sculpture
Rededicated March 24, 2002

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Maidu Family

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Florence Bird &Tommie Moller

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2002

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Maidu Park

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