Cornstalk led the Shawnee against the Virginians at Point Pleasant in 1774. By 1777 he was arguing for peace and trying to keep his people out of the Revolution. That November he came to Fort Randolph, where the Kanawha meets the Ohio, to talk about rumours of an American expedition into the Ohio country. The fort's commander held him and several companions as hostages to keep the Shawnee neutral. On 10 November, after a militiaman was killed outside the fort, his comrades forced their way in and killed Cornstalk and three other Shawnee prisoners. Governor Patrick Henry had the killers brought to trial, but they were acquitted, and the Shawnee lost one of their strongest voices for peace.

This warrior stands at rest with a long ball-headed war club held low in one hand, its handle hung with red fringe, and his musket cradled in the other arm. His head is shaved to a scalp lock, and his face and body are painted red, with dark stripes across his chest. Large silver ornaments hang from his ears, and silver bands circle his arms. Below are a blue breechcloth and red leggings with beaded garters above his moccasins. For the Shawnee across these decades, pair him with Native Warrior Casualty, Falling, whose description covers Point Pleasant. Add Native Warrior Attacking with War Club. Set Oneida Warrior, 1777 opposite to show nations choosing different sides in the Revolution.

W. Britain model 16174. 1/30 scale (approximately 60mm), matte-painted metal. Single foot figure on a sculpted groundwork base. Boxed.