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Deer Dancer
Specifications:
22″H 10″W 11″D
Edition of 30
Price:
$4,800
Scott’s Piece Description
Many Native Americans fostered relationships with the ‘Four Leggeds’ (i.e. rabbit, deer, buffalo). Animals were ‘spoken to’ before a hunt…asking them to sacrifice their lives willingly, not just to be killed. Prior to a deer hunt, it was common for many male Native Americans to gather in ceremony and talk to the deer. In ritual dress, they donned antlers and mimicked the movements of their brother, the deer. Thereby, creating a unity between the animal, themselves and their God.
Speaking heart to heart with an animal one is about to kill, goes beyond the minds sense of reality.
Using the example of the “Deer Dancer”, I ponder, ”…..are my actions and thoughts for the highest good of all? Are my relationships towards people, animals and the earth inspired by a desire for unity? “
What is the secret to living an abundant life? My answer is, “Gratitude”. Gratitude for every experience, relationship and life lesson I’ve ever had. If I choose to not learn the lesson, by default, I prolong the experience of pain. Is it possible that when a lesson is learned…there is joy, and a blessing is laid at the feet of all parties involved?
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Curator Review
“Deer Dancer” is a visual invocation—a ceremonial fusion of spirit, motion, and reverence. In this sculpture, Scott Rogers honors the sacred rites of Native American hunters who, in seeking harmony with the natural world, would don antlers, mimic the deer, and pray for unity before the hunt.
The dancer leans forward, legs bent, sticks in hand, in a posture both grounded and otherworldly. The antlers arch high above his head, merging man and animal. Rogers’ sculpting style here is raw yet intentional—the textures of hide, hair, and earth give the figure a primal immediacy. The patina shifts subtly with the light, suggesting layers of tradition and humility.
There is tension in the pose, not of violence, but of communication—an intimate gesture that transcends time and language. Rogers invites us not just to witness ritual, but to reflect on our own ways of moving through life. Gratitude, humility, and connection pulse through every line of this piece.
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