The Sculptor in Buckskin: The Life and Legacy of Alexander Phimister Proctor In the annals of American sculpture, few figures command as much rugged respect as Alexander Phimister Proctor, an artist who famously earned the moniker "the sculptor in buckskin." Born in the quiet township of Bosanquet, Ontario, in 1860, Proctor’s journey was one of constant movement across the North American frontier. His early years, shaped by the arduous migrations of his family through Michigan and Iowa, instilled in him a profound connection to the vast, untamed landscapes of the West. When his family finall…