Jaws - War Outfit

Artist Jaw (Cehu'pa) ?, 1850 - ?

Datec. 1890

Location where collectedNorth Dakota, United States

Mediumpencil and ink on ledger book paper (red and black ink)

DimensionsH: 27.8cm
W: 43cm

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Charles Boyd

Object number1952.11.12

DescriptionA man drawn in profile leading a dark horse holding a gun in his right hand which is pointed at a white horse; a lance with eagle feathers stands upright before the white horse (horse is tethered to it); the figure is wearing a full eagle feather headdress, recahing to the ground, a holster on a belt, and leggings; the white horse is fitted with bridle, with scalp war trophy, commercial saddle, and feathers on tail; the man holds a horseshoe (?) in his left hand; above is written "Jaws war outfit" in ink

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