Lakota Collection

SITTING BULL (1834-1890). Sioux Native American leader

Sioux Indian Chief - Hollow Horn Bear (18501913) - a BruleIakota leader during the Indian Wars on the Great Plains of the United States. Date: 1906

Suicide on the Little Big Horn. Custers Last Stand in 1876 when he led the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army into battle with the Lakota

Crazy Horse Mountain, Black Hills, South Dakota, USA

Sioux tepee of buffalo-hide
Tipi made of buffalo hide sewn with sinew in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Black Hills, SD. Digital photograph

Tipi camp at night, Lakota Sioux Tipis, Custer County, Black Hills, Western South Dakota, USA

GHOST DANCE, c1888. Barbarism Illustrated: The North American Manner. Contemporary depiction of the Ghost Dance, drawn by John Steeple Davis. Wood engraving, c1888

SIOUX ENCAMPMENT, 1891. Group of Minionjou Sioux Native Americans in a tipi camp, probably on or near the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Photographed in 1891 by John C. H. Grabill

Battle of the Little Bighorn (drawing) by Amos Bad Heart Bull, also known as Wanbli Waphaha (Eagle Bonnet) (ca)
5669729 Battle of the Little Bighorn (drawing) by Amos Bad Heart Bull, also known as Wanbli Waphaha (Eagle Bonnet) (ca. 1868-1913); (add.info)

The home of Sitting Bull, Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Dakota, United States of America
2967848 The home of Sitting Bull, Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Dakota, United States of America. Sitting Bull, aka Hu?kešni or "Slow", c. 1831 - 1890

'The Threatened Rising of American Indians; Sitting Bull Addressing a Meeting of "Braves", 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Indian Warriors Mr Bear-that-Runs-and-Growls, Mr Warrior, Mr One-Tooth-Gone, Mr Sole... 1890. Creator: John C. H
Indian Warriors. Mr. Bear-that-Runs-and-Growls, Mr. Warrior, Mr. One-Tooth-Gone, Mr. Sole (bottom of foot), Mr. Make-it-Long []

Red Shirt, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Red Shirt, 1905. Photograph shows Red Shirt, wearing headdress and blanket, head-and-shoulders portrait, profile facing left

Red Hawk (Che-tan Luta)-Oglala, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Red Hawk (Che-tan Luta)-Oglala, c1907. Red Hawk, Oglala Sioux Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing feather headdress

Slow Bull, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Slow Bull, 1907. Photograph shows three-quarter portrait of Slow Bull inside tipi, facing right, sitting in grass holding a pipe

Red Cloud's granddaughter, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Red Cloud's granddaughter, c1907. Woman of Many Deeds, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Photograph shows Red Cloud, wearing medallion, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Photograph shows Red Cloud, wearing medallion, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Slow Bull, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Slow Bull, 1907. Photograph shows three-quarter portrait of Slow Bull inside tipi on knees, facing front, with buffalo skull and other items nearby

Hu Kalowa Pi ceremony, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hu Kalowa Pi ceremony, c1907. Photograph shows Saliva, an Oglala Sioux priest, dressed for the Hu Kalowa Pi ceremony

Jack Red Cloud, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jack Red Cloud, 1907. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Jack Red Cloud, standing, wearing full headdress, traditional clothing, and medallion, facing front

Jack Red Cloud, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jack Red Cloud, c1907. Full-length portrait of Oglala man

Two Charger Woman, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Two Charger Woman, c1907. Full-length portrait of Brule Woman

Little Hawk, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Little Hawk, c1907. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Brule man

Brulé war party, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Brule war party, c1907. Brule Indians, many wearing war bonnets, on horseback

Long Rock (Two Kettle), 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Long Rock (Two Kettle), 1907. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Long Rock, wearing headdress and traditional clothing, facing front

Ogalala[sic] girls, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Ogalala[sic] girls, c1907. Two girls on horseback

Mrs. Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mrs. Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Photograph shows Mrs. Red Cloud, wearing shawl, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Big Road's daughter, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Big Road's daughter, 1907. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Big Road's daughter, wearing traditional clothing, facing front

Hu ka-lowa pifire-carrier bringing the skull, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hu ka-lowa pifire-carrier bringing the skull, c1908. Man in breechcloth, bending over buffalo skull

Fat Horse with insignia of a Blackfoot soldier, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Fat Horse with insignia of a Blackfoot soldier, c1927

Ogalala chief, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Ogalala chief, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Oglala chief

Ogalala Chief, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Ogalala Chief, 1905. Photograph shows an Ogalala Chief, wearing headdress, head-and-shoulders portrait, profile facing left

An oasis in the Badlands, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
An oasis in the Badlands, c1905. Photograph shows Red Hawk, an Oglala warrior, sitting on a horse that is drinking from a small pond in the Badlands of North Dakota

Elk Boy-Oglala, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Elk Boy-Oglala, c1907. Elk Boy, Oglala man, half-length portrait, facing front

Eagle Elk (He Xa Wan ba li), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Eagle Elk (He Xa Wan ba li), c1907. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Oglala man

US School for Indians at Pine Ridge, SD, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
US School for Indians at Pine Ridge, SD, 1891. Small Oglala tipi camp in front of large government school buildings in open field

Little, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891 Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Little, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891. Showing Little, Oglala band leader, three-quarter length studio portrait, seated

A young Oglala girl sitting in front of a tipi, with a puppy.... Pine Ridge Reservation, 1891. Creator: John C. H
A young Oglala girl sitting in front of a tipi, with a puppy beside her, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation, 1891

Gen Miles and staff viewing the largest hostile Indian Camp in the US, near Pine... c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Gen Miles and staff viewing the largest hostile Indian Camp in the US, near Pine Ridge,s Dak, Jan 16, 1891, c1891. Seven military men on horseback viewing a Lakota camp from a distant hillside

Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery "E" 1st Artillery [] /, 1891, c1891. Creator: John C
Copr Paul Wernert [ie Weinert] and gunners of Battery "E" 1st Artillery [] /, 1891, c1891. Seven Lakota scouts and four uniformed Euro-Americans posed behind an artillery piece or Hotchkiss

Red Cloud and American Horse The two most noted chiefs now living, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Red Cloud and American Horse The two most noted chiefs now living, 1891. Two Oglala chiefs, American Horse (wearing western clothing and gun-in-holster) and Red Cloud (wearing headdress)

Chief Rocky Bear's home, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Chief Rocky Bear's home, 1891. Rocky Bear, Oglala chief, standing to the left of a Euro-American man on horseback; three tipis in the background--probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation

Tasunka, (alias Plenty Horse[s]) The slayer of Lieut Casey, near Pine Ridge, SD, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Tasunka, (alias Plenty Horse[s]) The slayer of Lieut Casey, near Pine Ridge, SD, 1891

Indian Council in Hostile Camp, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Indian Council in Hostile Camp, 1891. Rear view of a large semi-circle of Lakota men sitting on the ground, with tipis in background, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation

The Indian Girl's Home A group of Indian girls and Indian police at Big Foot's village... 1890
The Indian Girl's Home. A group of Indian girls and Indian police at Big Foot's village on reservation []. Photo shows nineteen Miniconjou men, women and children, posed between two tipis

Indian chiefs who counciled with Gen Miles and setteled [sic] the Indian War -- 1 Standing... 1891. Creator: John C. H
Indian chiefs who counciled with Gen Miles and setteled [sic] the Indian War -- 1 Standing Bull, 2 Bear Who Looks Back Running [Stands and Looks Back], 3 Has the Big White Horse, 4 White Tail

Tasunka, Ota (alias Plenty Horse[s]), the slayer of Lieut Casey, near Pine Ridge, SD, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Tasunka, Ota (alias Plenty Horse[s]), the slayer of Lieut Casey, near Pine Ridge, SD, 1891. Plenty Horses, Oglala man, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Lakota: A Journey Through Sioux Native American History" Step into the rich history of the Lakota people, a tribe deeply rooted in the Great Plains. Led by iconic figures like Sitting Bull and Hollow Horn Bear, the Lakota Sioux left an indelible mark on American history. Sitting Bull, a revered leader born in 1834, fearlessly fought against encroachment on Lakota lands. His legacy lives on as a symbol of resistance and resilience. Hollow Horn Bear, another prominent Sioux Indian Chief, played a vital role in preserving Lakota traditions. His wisdom guided his people through turbulent times. The Battle of Little Big Horn marked a turning point for the Lakota nation. In this fateful encounter, known as "Suicide on the Little Big Horn, " they fiercely defended their way of life against General Custer's forces. Nestled within South Dakota's Black Hills stands Crazy Horse Mountain—a monumental tribute to one of the greatest warriors in Lakota history. This awe-inspiring sculpture immortalizes Crazy Horse's spirit and bravery. Picture yourself inside a traditional Sioux tepee made from buffalo-hide—an emblematic dwelling that provided shelter and warmth for generations families. As night falls over Custer County's Black Hills, tipis dotting the landscape create an enchanting sight. The Tipi camp at night captures the essence culture amidst nature's beauty. In 1891, photographer John C. H Grabill captured an intimate moment within a Minionjou Sioux tipi camp—perhaps near Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. This image offers us glimpses into everyday life during that era. The Ghost Dance holds significant cultural importance among Native Americans—including the Lakotas—in late 19th century America. Depicted by artist John Steeple Davis in 1888, it showcases their spiritual beliefs and desire for unity during trying times. A pipe bag once owned by the legendary Chief Crazy Horse serves as a tangible connection to his legacy.