Image: Big Elk - George Catlin - 1832
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Description: Painting of Big Elk (Ontopanga)a prominent Omaha Indian chief, warrior, and orator. Big Elk is painted wearing beaded leggings and moccasins, a decorated bison robe, war paint, and red porcupine fur hair roach. In his hand is spontoon tomahawk. Painted from life by George Catlin 1832 at Fort Leavenworth. “with his tomahawk in his hand, and face painted black, for war” -George Catlin
Title: Big Elk - George Catlin - 1832
Credit: Original publication: 1832, U.S.A Immediate source: http://www.museumsyndicate.com/artist.php?start=200&artist=946
Author: George Catlin
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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