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C.1900. Painted deer skin that depicts four battle scenes in the life of Chief
Washakie. The image of Chief Washakie is based on a Baker & Johnson
photograph (Evanston, Wyoming) that was taken c.1883-1885. Click
here or on
the image to see a close-up of the sketch of Washakie and the signature.
Unknown artist; possibly Charles Washakie or Cotsiogo (Cadzi Cody). From
the John Jay White collection and accessioned c.1924. Cat. No. 10.1935, Courtesy NMAI,
Suitland, Maryland. |