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Little, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891 Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Little, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891 Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Little, the instigator of Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge, 1890, 1891. Showing Little, Oglala band leader, three-quarter length studio portrait, seated, wearing a turkey feather headdress and holding various weapons
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This powerful black and white portrait captures the defiant spirit of Little, a prominent Oglala band leader who instigated the Indian Revolt at Pine Ridge in 1890 and 1891. The image, taken by renowned photographer John C.H. Grabill, shows Little seated three-quarter length, dressed in traditional Plains Indian attire, including a turkey feather headdress, and holding various weapons such as an arrow, axe, gun, and tomahawk. With a direct gaze into the camera, Little's intense expression conveys a sense of dissent and resistance against the encroachment of white settlers on their land. The meeting of frontiers between Native American and European-American cultures is vividly portrayed in this historic photograph. Taken during the late 19th century, a time of significant change and upheaval for the Plains Indians, the image serves as a poignant reminder of the rich heritage and resilience of the indigenous peoples of the American West. Little, also known as Spotted Elk or He Dog, was a key figure in the Ghost Dance movement, which sought to restore traditional Native American ways and drive away white settlers. The Pine Ridge Reservation, located in South Dakota, was the site of violent clashes between Native Americans and the US military, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Native people and the forced relocation of thousands more. This striking portrait of Little, with its timeless composition and evocative subject matter, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Plains Indian peoples and their ongoing struggle for recognition and sovereignty.
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