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Belle of the Rodeo
Cheyenne 1924
Specifications:
15.5″H x 5″W x 5″D
Edition of 30
Price:
$3,300
Scott’s Piece Description
~ Cheyenne 1924 ~
Ruby Roberts. What a wild-child! She survived a 19 year, 300 ride rodeo career that included numerous broken bones and a man she’d married twice. The “not as wild” Opal Woods, balanced haute couture rodeo fashion and bobbed hair with her trick and bronc riding, as well as being an accomplished trick roper. Diamond Lil, had two diamonds studs put in her front teeth. When times got rough….she’d hawk them in pawn shops and put them back in when flush. Bonnie McCarroll, Mabel Strickland….the list goes on. Throw in silky shirts & bloomers, colorful sashes, custom stitched boots, beaded gauntlets, jodhpur pants, ten gallon hats (all standard attire at the 1924 Frontier Day Cheyenne Rodeo) and you’ve got the makin’s of a true spectacle.
The woman depicted in this sculpture, “Belle of the Rodeo,” could be any of these afore mentioned legendary cowgirl performers, each being a profile in feminine courage. For those with a love of history, examining the lives of these “heroine of yesteryear” is more than rewarding.
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Curator Review
The women of early rodeo brought more than grit and glory to the arena—they brought style, spectacle, and undeniable poise. In “Belle of the Rodeo,” Scott Rogers pays tribute to the bold femininity of cowgirls who defied convention and left an indelible mark on the American West.
Though unnamed, the figure could easily represent any of the real-life legends Rogers references—Ruby Roberts, Opal Woods, or Diamond Lil. She stands proudly with her ten-gallon hat in hand and a quiet confidence in her posture. Her jodhpur pants, sash belt, and detailed blouse evoke the vibrant pageantry of the 1924 Cheyenne Frontier Days, where high fashion met high stakes. Her bobbed hair and unflinching expression place her squarely in an era when women were pushing boundaries—in the saddle and in society.
Rogers has sculpted more than a costumed figure; he has captured a cultural moment. From the subtle drape of fabric to the relaxed strength in her pose, every detail honors the daring and elegance of the early rodeo cowgirl. One senses that this woman has earned her place—through pain, persistence, and passion—and she isn’t looking for applause. She’s lived the dust and glory. Now she simply stands, as proud and steady as the bronze itself.
This piece doesn’t just celebrate a type—it honors a legacy. “Belle of the Rodeo” reminds us that history isn’t always told in loud victories. Sometimes, it’s carved in quiet strength.
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