Title:
Hollow Horn Bear (Mato He Oklogeca) and Iron Shell (Maza Tanpeska)
Collection Code:
RG2969
Collection Name:
Anderson, John A.
Photographer:
Anderson, John A.
Date:
1900 circa
Year range from:
0
Year range to:
0
Description:
This black and white studio photograph shows Hollow Horn Bear (Mato He Oklogeca) and Iron Shell (Maza Tanpeska) posing in front of a painted backdrop. Iron Shell is on the left, and Hollow Horn Bear is on the right. Both men are wearing shirts decorated with beading, long pants, beaded moccasins, and presidential peace medals. Hollow Horn Bear wears a feathered headdress, and Iron Shell has two feathers in his hair. Iron Shell holds a cane in his right hand, and Hollow Horn Bear is holding a rifle with both hands. The photograph was taken at the Rosebud Reservation. Hollow Horn Bear and Iron Shell were brothers. Hollow Horn Bear's portrait is on an old 14 cent U.S. postage stamp and on the old $5 silver certificate. He was born in Sheridan County, Nebraska, and took part in a number of the battles with troops and railroaders. At the Rosebud Agency, he negotiated with General Crook and served as police chief. The Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation is located nine miles north of Valentine, Nebraska, in South Dakota.
Subjects:
Hollow Horn Bear, 1850?-1913
Subjects:
Iron Shell (Brule Indian chief)
Subjects:
Brule Indians--Men
Subjects:
Brule Indians--Clothing and dress
Subjects:
Portrait photographs
Search Terms:
Hollow Horn Bear, 1850?-1913
Search Terms:
Iron Shell (Brule Indian chief)
Search Terms:
Brule Indians--Men
Search Terms:
Brule Indians--Clothing and dress
Search Terms:
Portrait photographs
Place:
USA: South Dakota, Rosebud Reservation
People:
Hollow Horn Bear
People:
Iron Shell
Classification:
Native Americans
Object Name:
Negative, Glass Plate
Medium:
Glass
Orig/Copy:
Original
Print Size:
8" x 10"
Object ID:
RG2969.PH000001-000091
Photo Field 1:
19678