For auction in this lot is a portrait of Oglala Lakota Native American Indian Chief American Horse. The photograph originates from the early 1900's, and shows American Horse adorned in an ornate headdress, and a beaded warshirt, finished with a bone bead breast plate. American Horse was an Oglala Lakota chief, statesman, educator and historian. American Horse is notable in American history as a U.S. Army Indian Scout and a progressive Oglala Lakota leader who promoted friendly associations with whites and education for his people. American Horse opposed Crazy Horse during the Great Sioux War of 1876-1877 and the Ghost Dance Movement of 1890, and was a Lakota delegate to Washington. American Horse was one of the first Wild Westers with Buffalo Bill‰Ûªs Wild West and a supporter of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. ‰ÛÏHis record as a councillor of his people and his policy in the new situation that confronted them was manly and consistent and he was known for his eloquence.". Overall, the photograph shows good condition. The photo is preservation shrink wrapped to acid-free mat-board. The photograph itself measures 10" x 8". For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.