Recognizable by his unkempt hair and oval shield in central rib, this Gallic warrior (called by the Greeks gallate) fiercely resists despite the injury that weakens. The work is tinged with the baroque aesthetic expensive sculpture of Pergamum. It was inspired by a group dedicated to 200 BC. BC on the Acropolis of Athens, to commemorate the victory of sovereign Pergamene over the Galatians.

This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.