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Red Cloud and American Horse The two most noted chiefs now living, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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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), full-length portrait, facing front, shaking hands in front of tipi, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation
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This evocative photograph, titled "Red Cloud and American Horse: The Two Most Noted Chiefs Now Living," was captured by renowned American photographer John C.H. Grabill in the late 1890s. The image depicts two Oglala chiefs, Red Cloud (Mahpiua Luta, or Thunder Bear) and American Horse (Mahpiya Luta, or Young Horse), in a full-length portrait. Red Cloud is dressed in traditional Lakota attire, including a colorful headdress, while American Horse wears western clothing and carries a gun in his holster. The two chiefs, who were leaders of the Oglala Lakota people during a time of great transition, are seen shaking hands in front of a tipi, likely on or near the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The setting underscores the meeting of two worlds - the traditional indigenous way of life and the encroaching influence of European-American culture. Red Cloud, born in 1822, was a respected leader who played a significant role in several battles against the U.S. military, including the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. American Horse, born in 1844, was a prominent warrior and political leader who served as a delegate to the 1885 Congressional Council at Fort Laramie. This powerful image, which captures the essence of a pivotal moment in American history, is a poignant reminder of the resilience and adaptability of indigenous peoples in the face of profound change. The photograph is a valuable historical artifact that offers insight into the lives of these two notable chiefs and the complexities of the American West during the late 19th century.
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