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Osceola, Chief of the Seminoles, c1837 (c1880)
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Osceola, Chief of the Seminoles, c1837 (c1880)
Osceola, Chief of the Seminoles, c1837 (c1880). Osceola was a war chief who led a small band of warriors in the Second Seminole War which broke out when the US Government attempted to have the Seminoles removed from their lands in Florida. He was captured by deceit after agreeing to attend peace talks at Fort Payton in October 1837 and died in captivity less than three months later. From Catlins North American Indians. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
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Catlin Chief Edmund Edmund Ollier Florida George Catlin Leader Musket Ollier Posing Satchel Seminole Headgear Osceola Print Collector8 Second Seminole War
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This print showcases Osceola, the courageous Chief of the Seminoles, in all his regal glory. Taken around 1837 and later reproduced in 1880, this image immortalizes a pivotal figure in American history. Osceola led a valiant band of warriors during the Second Seminole War, fighting against the US Government's attempts to displace his people from their ancestral lands in Florida. Intriguingly dressed in traditional Native American attire, Osceola dons an elaborate headdress that symbolizes his leadership and authority. His piercing gaze conveys both strength and determination as he poses for this portrait engraving. Clutching a musket - a powerful weapon of war - he stands ready to defend his tribe's rights and sovereignty. However, beneath this stoic facade lies a tragic tale of deceit and captivity. Despite agreeing to attend peace talks at Fort Payton under false pretenses, Osceola was captured by treachery. Imprisoned for less than three months before succumbing to illness while still captive, his untimely demise only added fuel to the fire of resistance among the Seminole people. This historic photograph offers us a glimpse into the life of an extraordinary leader who fought fiercely for justice and freedom amidst great adversity. It serves as a reminder of both the resilience of indigenous communities throughout history and the ongoing struggle for recognition and respect today.
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