Oglala Sioux
Photographed by David F. Barry
Copyright: 1898
“Wasechum Tashunka", Oglala Sioux Chief (1840-1908) Great warrior, orator and diplomat, American Horse represented his people in numerous negotiations with the Federal Government.
Following the tragedy of Wounded Knee, he became the leader of a unified Sioux delegation to Washington D.C. seeking equitable treatment for the Sioux. In his later years, he toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.