Keeper of the Plains: A symbol of Wichita and Sedgwick County, this majestic 44-foot sculpture was designed by Blackbear Bosin (1921-1980), a Kiowa-Comanche and internationally recognized artist, muralist and designer.  On May 18, 1974 a ceremony took place to dedicate the Keeper, which was designated as a Wichita Bicentennial project.   The 5-ton sculpture was placed at the confluence of the little and big Arka