The Mystic Warriors of the PlainsThe culture, arts, crafts and religion of the Plains Indians. Profusely illustrated. |
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Page 196
... George Catlin , tearfully stated that the Ponca warriors , who were few in number , were being cut to pieces by the more numerous Sioux because they had to go into Sioux territory to obtain buffalo.3 And third , without the ever present ...
... George Catlin , tearfully stated that the Ponca warriors , who were few in number , were being cut to pieces by the more numerous Sioux because they had to go into Sioux territory to obtain buffalo.3 And third , without the ever present ...
Page 256
... catlinite's soft , shaly deposits , and turned out thousands of pipes on lathes for the Indian trade . The stone and quarry received its name from George Catlin , who was the first White man to describe it to others in writings . Most ...
... catlinite's soft , shaly deposits , and turned out thousands of pipes on lathes for the Indian trade . The stone and quarry received its name from George Catlin , who was the first White man to describe it to others in writings . Most ...
Page 360
... George Catlin's wonderful paintings . The Sioux , Mandans , and Blackfeet often wore their hair in a free - flowing style , and particularly so for ceremonials , since wearing it this way was considered to be a sign of humility and ...
... George Catlin's wonderful paintings . The Sioux , Mandans , and Blackfeet often wore their hair in a free - flowing style , and particularly so for ceremonials , since wearing it this way was considered to be a sign of humility and ...
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