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Little, the instigator of Indian revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890 [] /, 1890, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Little, the instigator of Indian revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890 [] /, 1890, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Little, the instigator of Indian revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890 [] /, 1890, c1891. Little, Oglala band leader, full-length studio portrait, seated, facing left, wearing turkey feather headdress, holding rifle and bow and arrows on lap
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This powerful and poignant photograph captures Little, a prominent Oglala band leader, in a full-length studio portrait taken around 1891. Seated and facing left, Little is dressed in traditional Plains Indian attire, adorned with a turkey feather headdress. He holds a rifle across his lap, while a bow and arrows rest nearby. The image was taken just a year after the tragic events at Wounded Knee Creek, where United States soldiers clashed with the Lakota and other Sioux tribes, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Native Americans. Little, also known as Spotted Elk or He Dog, was a key figure in the resistance against the encroachment of white settlers on Native American lands. His defiance of the United States government and its policies led to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation uprising in 1890. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and tumultuous history of the American West during the late 19th century. The image was captured by John C.H. Grabill, a prolific American photographer known for his documentation of the frontier and its people. The black-and-white photograph, with its stark contrasts and intricate details, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of change and upheaval. The meeting of cultures, the clash of values, and the struggle for land and sovereignty are all encapsulated in this haunting and evocative image.
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