Esa Rosa (aka White Wolf), brother-in-law of Tabananica - Kwahadi Comanche - circa 1895 Dakota man & his dog. The dog was the only work animal indigenous Americans had until the horse was introduced. In many native languages the word for horse derives from dog. The Karankawa people of the Texas gulf coast called the dog a word that translates to kiss. Karankawa means dog lovers or dog raisers. Hopi Woman, Wearing the “Squash Blossom” Hair Style Traditionally Worn by Unmarried Women c.1895 The only child saved out of the Sand Creek Massacre 1864, was a young Arapaho girl raised by Miss Ford, Central City. Photo taken c1870. The only child saved out of the Sand Creek Massacre 1864, was a young Arapaho girl raised by Miss Ford, Central City. Photo taken c1870. Wamniomni Ska (aka White Whirlwind) - Oglala – 1900 Yellow Bear, Dakota Chief Rain In The Face, Hunkpapa Lakota, born around 1835 near forks of Cheyenne River, present-day North Dakota. According to his testimony, he received name from boyhood fight in which blood of Cheyenne adversary smeared his face paint. During his youth, he rose to prominence as warrior & major leader in Lakota tribe. Late in life, he related name was reinforced when he was in battle in heavy rainstorm with band of Gros Ventres. At end of lengthy combat, his face was streaked with war paint.
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