Cheyenne Pictures. 'High Wolf' kills a Shoshone or Snake Indian.

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Description:

Unknown artist, about 1894

“Cheyenne Pictures. High Wolf Kills a Shoshonee or Snake Indian.”

Pencil, colored pencil, ink and watercolor

This drawing shows a mounted warrior with a name glyph - a symbol for the personal name “High Wolf” - riding victoriously over a fallen Snake (Shoshone) warrior, identified by his shield. The artist depicts High Wolf counting coup on his enemy by showing a riding whip (quirt) touching the shield of the fallen Shoshone warrior. Counting coup - in this instance touching an adversary in battle - was considered an act of bravery that could gain war honors.

Date Made: ca 1894

Original Artist: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: North America

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Credit Line: Mrs. John G. Bourke

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.08113Catalog Number: GA*08113Accession Number: 1897.031963

Object Name: drawingledger drawingObject Type: DrawingsOther Terms: drawing; Watercolor

Physical Description: paper (overall material)ink (overall material)Measurements: overall: 25 cm x 33.8 cm; 9 13/16 in x 13 5/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-fcd6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_795066

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