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Call Number	NS-99
Title	Rocky Bear, Chief
Summary	Chief Rocky Bear of the Oglala Sioux poses for a half-length portrait while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He is wearing a feather headdress and a breast plate, possibly made of bones. He holds a beaded war club across his lap. Rocky Bear was the leader of the Sioux members of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West prior to Iron Tail.
Date	[1886?]
Notes	"1st chief of all Indians on B Bill Sioux - followed by Iron Tail" and "Chief Rocky Bear member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West 1886 - From the collection of Nate Salsbury, owner and manager. Given by the family of Nate Salsbury" handwritten on back of print.; Title typed on photoprint.; Upper corners of mat are deteriorating.; Vintage photographic print with photographer's stamp on lower edge reading "Geo. E. Spencer U.S.A. Photographer Fort Sheridan. Home Studio 7520 Ellis Ave. Chicago."; R7001050993
Physical Description	1 photoprint ; on mat 17 x 11 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.)
Is Part Of	Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject	Dakota Indians--1880-1890. Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890. Oglala Indians--1880-1890. Wild west shows--1880-1920. Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917. Rocky Bear. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Relation	Image File: ZZR700105099
Format-Medium	Photograph
Filename	00105099.tif

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