Public Art in Iron County from Cedar City Library

This collection is under constant revision and represents works of public art in Iron County. That is, art in public places. It is made available through the efforts of the Iron County Public Art Commission and Cedar City Library. It generally excluses structures, monuments, and architecture.

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Native American: Protector & Provider by Jacob Dean Image: Iron Springs RV Park, 3196 Iron Springs Rd, Cedar City, UT Photograph by Steven D. Decker. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
Iron Springs RV Park, 3196 Iron Springs Rd, Cedar City, UT Photograph by Steven D. Decker. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
Native American: Protector & Provider by Jacob Dean Image: Iron Springs RV Park, 3196 Iron Springs Rd, Cedar City, UT. Photograph by Ryann S. Ford. Licensed by Creative Commons (CC BY-SA).
  • Jacob Dean
  • Native American: Protector & Provider, 2019
  • Metal
  • 80 in
  • Inv: PA 2021-0136

Fabricated metal sculpture. Steel, copper, and brass, 6'8". petroglyphs incorporated throughout the figure (https://www.custommade.com/paiute-warrior/by/jacobdean/).

The following words are cut into the metal above the sculpture: For centuries they came to and through Iron springs when they found an abundance of flora and fauna.

  • Current Location: Cedar City - Private
  • Collections: Iron County Public Art

  • Artist: Jacob Dean