Horses in art; Indians of North America-Great Plains; Indians-Warfare; Oglala Indians; Plains men; Weapons; Shields; Featherwork
This painting, done in ledger style, depicts a struggle between two men on horseback. The figure on the right wields a sword. On verso: Sioux warrior with saber, attacking a Crow Indian. After the [Battle of] Little Big Horn, the Sioux possessed...
Indians of North America-Great Plains; Oglala dance; Oglala Indians; Dance costume; Horses in art; Bow and arrow
This painting, done in ledger style, depicts four figures on horseback, in a ceremonial context. Inscribed on recto: An Indian Horse Dance.
Inscribed on verso: Equestrian Dance Drawn by Kills Two, an Oglala Sioux.
Indians of North America-Great Plains; Indians-Warfare; Oglala Indians; Plains men; Featherwork; Horses in art
This painting, done in ledger style, depicts two men on horseback, doing battle with enemies who appear to be pursuing them. On verso is inscribed: Red Walker, a Sioux warrior, is bested by pursuing Crows. Red Walker’s leg is broken and his pony...
Bow and arrow; Horses in art; Indians of North America-Great Plains; Indians-Warfare; Oglala Indians; Plains men; Weapons; Shields; Featherwork
This painting, done in ledger style, depicts two warriors in battle. The figure on the left has fallen from his horse, and both horse and rider are wounded. The figure on the right appears to be a representation of Zintka Mato. On recto: Pawnee...