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Red Tomahawk, slayer of Sitting Bull, c. 1890-1910 (b/w photo)
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Red Tomahawk, slayer of Sitting Bull, c. 1890-1910 (b/w photo)
DPL415563 Red Tomahawk, slayer of Sitting Bull, c.1890-1910 (b/w photo) by Fiske, Frank Bennett (1883-1952); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: Red Tomahawk, one of the Indian police who shot and killed Sitting Bull as he resisted arrest;); © Denver Public Library
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Red Tomahawk, slayer of Sitting Bull, c. 1890-1910 (b/w photo)
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. This haunting photograph captures the solemn face of Red Tomahawk, a figure shrouded in controversy and tragedy. Dressed in traditional Native American attire, his headdress proudly adorning his head, Red Tomahawk's weathered features reflect a lifetime marked by sorrow and regret. Known as one of the Indian police who shot and killed Sitting Bull during his resistance to arrest, Red Tomahawk's portrait reveals a man burdened by the weight of his actions. His eyes convey an undeniable sadness that speaks volumes about the toll taken on him by this fateful event. The photographer skillfully captures every line etched into Red Tomahawk's face - lines that tell stories of hardship endured over many years. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex history between Native Americans and settlers during this tumultuous period. As we gaze upon this photograph from Denver Public Library's Western History Collection, we are confronted with conflicting emotions - sympathy for an elderly man weighed down by remorse but also recognition that he played a role in perpetuating violence against Indigenous peoples. In capturing both the physical presence and emotional depth within this single frame, Frank Bennett Fiske invites us to contemplate not only the individual portrayed but also broader questions about justice, reconciliation, and our shared past.
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