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The name of the Native Indian in the picture of the Kiowa Band Chief is Bón-són-gee, New Fire, a Band Chief, of the Kiowa tribe. Painted at a Comanche village in 1834. The picture of him raises different points of interest which increase knowledge and understanding of Native Indian tribes:
The title we have given the picture reflects the name of the tribe, for ease of identification. Description of the Picture “a very good man” and describes the ornaments hanging on his breast as a boar's tusk and a war whistle.” The Manners, Customs and Conditions of the North American Indians (1832 - 1839) |
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First Published2016-04-19 | ||
Updated 2018-01-01 | Publisher Siteseen Limited | |
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