The horse culture of the tribes of the High Plains of North America lasted only some 170 years; yet in that time the sub-tribes of the Teton or Western Sioux people imprinted a vivid image on the world's imagination by their fearless but doomed fight to protect their hunting grounds from the inevitable spread of the white man. This text outlines the history, social organization, religion and material culture of the Santee, Yankton and Teton Sioux; rare early photographs include portraits of many of the great war chiefs and warriors of the Plains Indian Wars, and eight detailed plates record details of Sioux traditional costume.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
Sioux Tribal Structure
The Rise of the Teton-Sioux
From Laramie to Laramie
The Santee-Sioux Uprising of 1862-63
The Final Conflict 1870 to 1890
Teton Social Organisation
Sioux Beliefs
Material Culture and Dress
Santee
Yankton
Teton
Ceremonial Society Men's Attire
Sioux Ceremonial Shirts and Leggings
Western Sioux Women's Dress
Warbonnets - Origin and Use
The Aftermath 1890-1990
Sioux Leaders
Bibliography
