MICHAEL KEROPIAN SCULPTURE
SACHEM DANIEL NIMHAM
Sachem Daniel Nimham 1726- 1778, a Wappinger Native American who lived in and around Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester Counties in New York State. The name "Nimham" is on numerous land deeds and in local history books. His pursuit to reclaim the lost lands of his people from the colonists and land grabbers is well recorded. After an unsuccessful visit to England in 1766 to reclaim the lost lands, he volunteered to serve on the continental side in the war against England. He and his son Abraham (1745- 1778) died in the Battle of Kingsbridge now in Van Cortland Park Area of the Bronx, NY.
Thanks to digital technolgy the 10 inch sculpture model was placed into two proposed site locations in the Town of Kent, NY. The first depicts the sculpture at approximately 30 inches tall on the Wappinger Monument at Nimham Park. The second depicts the sculpture at twelve-feet tall in front of the Town Center.
Thirty inch tall figure
Nimham Plaque
Proposed twelve-foot tall design (below).
12-foot tall digital rendering: View driving out of the Kent Center. Lake Carmel Fire House across Rte. 52.
Backview showing war axe, bow & arrows, deeds etc. These objects or symbols help describe Nimham's life and his incredible dedication and sacrifice to his people and the country he eventually died fighting for.
We are now seeking sponsorship and donations that will enable the creation of this lasting tribute to one of America's first veterans. As a premium for giving a sizable donation, the sculptor is offering bonded bronze and bronze casts of the 10 inch model in limited edition.
More information by contacting the sculptor.
MICHAEL KEROPIAN
392 Gipsy Trail Road
Carmel, New York 10512 USA
845-228-1306
www.keropiansculpture.com
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