Red Indian Chief - Circling Bear
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Red Indian Chief - Circling Bear
Red Indian Chief - Circling Bear (1800-1854), sporting a fantastic feather headdress and long pipe. Chief Conquering Bear was a Brule Lakota leader who signed the Fort Laramie Treaty in 1851. Killed in 1854 when troops from Fort Laramie stormed his encampment to arrest a Sioux who had shot a calf belonging to the Mormons. Date: circa 1902
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Media ID 11580827
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1851 Anthropological Bear Chief Chieftain Circling Conquering Fantastic Feather Fort Headdress Laramie Pipe Treaty Brule Lakota
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This photograph captures the enigmatic presence of Red Indian Chief Circling Bear (circa 1802-1854), a renowned Brule Lakota leader. His striking appearance is accentuated by the magnificent feather headdress that adorns his head, a symbol of his power and status within his tribe. The long pipe clutched in his hand is a testament to the deep spiritual connection that the indigenous peoples of North America held with the natural world. Born in the early 19th century, Circling Bear rose to prominence as a respected leader among the Brule Lakota people. In 1851, he signed the Fort Laramie Treaty, a significant agreement between the United States government and various Plains Indian tribes that established boundaries and granted the tribes exclusive hunting rights on their ancestral lands. Tragically, Circling Bear was killed in 1854 during a fateful encounter with troops from Fort Laramie. The troops had come to arrest a Sioux man who had allegedly shot a calf belonging to the Mormon settlers. Despite the peaceful intentions of the treaty, tensions between the indigenous peoples and European settlers continued to escalate, leading to violent confrontations like this one. This photograph, taken around 1902, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the indigenous peoples of North America and the complex relationships they had with European settlers during a time of profound change. Circling Bear's legacy as a respected leader and signatory of a significant historical treaty continues to be celebrated and honored by the Lakota people and beyond.
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