Museum of Fine Arts unveils two new sculptures honoring indigenous culture

The Museum of Fine Arts has added two new sculptures outside its Huntington Avenue entrance, bringing the total to three. The new pieces, titled "The Knowledge Keepers," represent contemporary indigenous cultural ambassadors. Previously, only one statue, "Appeal to the Great Spirit," created by Cyrus Dallin, stood outside the museum. This statue has faced criticism for its portrayal of Native Americans as a vanishing race. The new sculptures aim to provide a more empowering representation of indigenous communities. The museum collaborated with the artist and the cultural stewards depicted in the new works.