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These maquettes are identical replications of monuments displayed in or planned for downtown as part of our History in Bronze public art project. See our Attractions for the location of the downtown monuments.  The sale of these maquettes benefits downtown Artesia.

For maquette pricing and ordering information, please contact us.

"First Lady of Artesia"
"The Derrick Floor"
"Trail Boss"
"Vaquero"
"Rustler"

Trail Boss

The three monuments, “The Trail Boss”, “The Vaquero” and “The Rustler” were designed to be interactive so that they will tell a story typical of the Cattle Drive Era.  As the story goes, while moving a herd of cattle, the Vaquero (cowboy) spots the Cattle Rustler (thief) attempting to alter the brand on one of the Trail Boss’s steers.  The Vaquero has signaled to the Trail Boss who is shown spurring his horse to action in response to the thief.  In this scene the Rustler is aware that he has been noticed and is preparing to defend himself in the inevitable confrontation. 

The Trail Boss, located at First and Main Streets, was the first of the Cattle Drive monuments to be unveiled. Click for pictures of the March 24, 2007 unveiling ceremony.