Arapaho Collection (#2)

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Native American bow-hunting pronghorn antelope on the Great Plains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American hunting buffalo on foot, Great Plains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Arapaho scout for the US Cavalry, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

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Battle of Beecher Island on the Arikaree Fork between Colonel Forsyths Buffalo Soldiers and southern Plains Indians led by Roman Nose, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

They Plunged into the Seething Mass of Painted and Befeathered Red Men, 1902. The Battle of the Little Bighorn, known to the Lakota and other Plains Indians as the Battle of the Greasy Grass

North American Indian decorated skin, showing a horse and rider, from the Arapaho tribe

Arapaho Indian Village, Oklahoma, USA. Date: 1908

Vintage military print of The Battle of Little Bighorn
Vintage military print of General George Armstrong Custers Last Charge at The Battle of Little Bighorn

ARAPAHO GHOST DANCE, 1891. The Ghost Dance - Larger Circle. Ghost Dance ceremony of Southern Arapaho Native Americans on the plains of Oklahoma, early 1891

CHEYENNE DELEGATION, 1899. Members of a Cheyenne-Arapaho delegation, three of whom are wearing peace medals awarded by the U.S

CURTIS: ARAPAHO, c1910. An elderly Arapaho Native American in the western United States. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1910

ARAPAHO GHOST DANCE, 1891. The Ghost Dance - Large Circle. Ghost Dance ceremony of Southern Arapaho Native Americans on the plains of Oklahoma, early 1891

Sundance lodge constructed for the annual renewal ceremony held in the summer months. Four days of self-mutilation induced visions and brought good fortune for the entire tribe

Arapaho traditional homelands in Wyoming with a heard of horses in the foreground and Crowheart Butte in the background near the Wind River Indian Reservation

Tipi sits on the banks of the Wind River that winds through a steep walled canyon and Arapaho homelands located in Wyoming

Single tepee pictched on Arapaho traditional homelands near La Junta Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail where nearby is Old Bents Fort along the Rio Grande

According to legend, the dreamcatcher catches all dreams, good and bad. Bad dreams are trapped in the web until dawn and burn up

The sundance was practiced by most tribes of the Great Plains, Plateau and Great Basin areas. Some of the men participating in the self mutilation would drag bison skulls tied to skewers implanted

BEECHER ISLAND, 1868. The attack of fifty U. S. troops by several hundred Cheyenne, Sioux
BEECHER ISLAND, 1868. The attack of fifty U.S. troops by several hundred Cheyenne, Sioux, and Arapaho warriors at the Battle of Beecher Island

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Arapaho village of tipis, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American women curing buffalo hides in a tepee village. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native American playing a flute to young women in a prairie village. Hand-colored halftone reproductioni of a 19th-century illustration

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Discover the rich heritage of the Arapaho people, who once roamed these lands with grace and resilience. In a time long ago, Native American hunters would cleverly disguise themselves in wolf-skins, blending seamlessly with their surroundings as they ventured into the wilderness. Captured beautifully by George de Forest Brush in 'An Arapahoe Boy' from 1882, we catch a glimpse of the strength and spirit that defined this tribe. As you explore the breathtaking landscapes along Mount Evans Scenic and Historic Byway in Colorado, let your gaze be captured by nature's wonders. Witness the ethereal beauty of Echo Lake at sunset on June 15th, 2021 - a moment where sky meets water in perfect harmony. Look west from Mount Evans for an awe-inspiring view that stretches beyond imagination on that same day. Immerse yourself further into this natural wonderland as you encounter ancient bristlecone pines within Mount Evans Wilderness Area. Their twisting branches tell tales of centuries past, standing tall against time's relentless passage. On June 14th and 15th, 2021 respectively, witness their stoic presence amidst rocky terrain. But it is not only trees that inhabit these rugged mountains; wildlife thrives here too. Observe Rocky Mountain goats seeking essential minerals on June 16th atop Mount Evans Wilderness Area - their mouths adorned with salt deposits acquired during their quest for sustenance. These majestic creatures find solace upon ledges or come together to survey their kingdom from lofty heights. As we marvel at these sights today, let us remember and honor those who have called this land home since time immemorial - the Arapaho people whose legacy lives on through stories whispered by nature itself.