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Tasunka, Ota (alias Plenty Horse[s]), the slayer of Lieut Casey, near Pine Ridge, SD, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Tasunka, Ota (alias Plenty Horse[s]), the slayer of Lieut Casey, near Pine Ridge, SD, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Tasunka, Ota (alias Plenty Horse[s]), the slayer of Lieut Casey, near Pine Ridge, SD, 1891. Plenty Horses, Oglala man, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front, with a blanket wrapped around his shoulders, probably on or near Pine Ridge Reservation
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This striking photograph captures the powerful and defiant gaze of Tasunka, Ota, also known as Plenty Horses, an Oglala Lakota man from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The image, taken by renowned photographer John C.H. Grabill in the late 1890s, depicts Plenty Horses as a three-quarter length portrait, seated and wrapped in a blanket, with a serious expression and a determined look in his eyes. Plenty Horses gained notoriety for his role in the death of Lieutenant Edward Casey during the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. The incident marked the end of the Great Sioux War and the final armed conflict between the U.S. Army and the Lakota people. The photograph offers a glimpse into the meeting of frontiers between the American West and the indigenous peoples. Plenty Horses' traditional clothing, including a fringed dress and moccasins, contrasts with the modern armaments, such as the cannon, visible in the background. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history between the United States and the indigenous populations. The photograph, held in the Library of Congress, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Lakota people and their resilience in the face of adversity. Plenty Horses' direct gaze challenges the viewer to consider the human stories behind the historical events and to reflect on the ongoing importance of preserving indigenous heritage.
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