Brule Collection

Sioux Indian Chief - Hollow Horn Bear (18501913) - a BruleIakota leader during the Indian Wars on the Great Plains of the United States. Date: 1906

NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEFS. Six tribal chiefs, in ceremonial attire. Left to right: Little Plume (Piegan), Buckskin Charley (Ute), Geronimo (Chiricahua Apache), Quanah Parker (Comanche)

Two Charger Woman, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Two Charger Woman, c1907. Full-length portrait of Brule Woman

Little Hawk, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Little Hawk, c1907. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Brule man

Brulé war party, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Brule war party, c1907. Brule Indians, many wearing war bonnets, on horseback

High Hawk, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
High Hawk, 1907. Photograph shows full-length portrait of High Hawk, facing front, standing, wearing war bonnet, ceremonial dress, medallion, and holding a coup stick

Indian chiefs who counciled with Gen Miles and setteled [sic] the Indian War -- 1 Standing... 1891. Creator: John C. H
Indian chiefs who counciled with Gen Miles and setteled [sic] the Indian War -- 1 Standing Bull, 2 Bear Who Looks Back Running [Stands and Looks Back], 3 Has the Big White Horse, 4 White Tail

Indian chiefs who counciled with Gen Miles and setteled [sic] the Indian War -- 1 Standing... 1891. Creator: John C. H
Indian chiefs who counciled with Gen Miles and setteled [sic] the Indian War -- 1 Standing Bull, 2 Bear Who Looks Back Running [Stands and Looks Back], 3 Has the Big White Horse, 4 White Tail

Indian chiefs and US officials 1 Two Strike 2 Crow Dog 3 Short Bull 4 High Hawk 5 Two Lance... 1891 Creator: John C. H
Indian chiefs and U.S. officials. 1. Two Strike. 2. Crow Dog. 3. Short Bull. 4. High Hawk. 5. Two Lance. 6. Kicking Bear. 7. Good Voice. 8. Thunder Hawk. 9. Rocky Bear. 10

Villa of Brule, c1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Villa of Brule, c1891. A Lakota tipi camp near Pine Ridge, in background; horses at White Clay Creek watering hole, in the foreground

High Hawk, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
High Hawk, c1907. High Hawk, standing, facing left, in ceremonial dress, war bonnet and holding a coup stick

Little Dog-Brulé, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Little Dog-Brule, 1907, c1907. Head-and-shoulders of Native American man, facing right

Little Hawk-Brulé, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Little Hawk-Brule, c1907. Little Hawk, bust portrait, facing right

Hollow Horn Bear-Brulé, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hollow Horn Bear-Brule, c1907. Hollow Horn Bear, bust portrait, facing front

Little Dog, Brule, 1907 (b/w photo)
XJF441991 Little Dog, Brule, 1907 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: the Brule are a branch of the Lakota Sioux American Indian nation;)

Brule Sioux War Party by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1907 (toned silver print)
2622389 Brule Sioux War Party by Edward S. Curtis, c.1907 (toned silver print) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brule Sioux War Party by Edward S)

Two Strike, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Two Strike, 1907. [Brule Lakota chief from the midwestern United States]. Photogravure, plate 78 from " The North American Indian, volume 3" (1908)

Hollow Horn Bear, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hollow Horn Bear, 1907. [Brule Lakota chief who fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn]. Photogravure, plate 82 from " The North American Indian, volume 3" (1908)

Ballet ou Charles VI faillit etre brule vif, d apres une miniature des Chroniques de Froissart
6005448 Ballet ou Charles VI faillit etre brule vif, d apres une miniature des Chroniques de Froissart, XVe siecle; a la Bibl nat (engraving) by French School

Group portrait of Sitting Bull, Swift Bear, Spotted Tail, Julius Meyer, and Red Cloud
DPL443619 Group portrait of Sitting Bull, Swift Bear, Spotted Tail, Julius Meyer, and Red Cloud, 1875 (b/w photo) by Currier, Frank F

Indian chiefs and U. S. Officials at Pine Ridge, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042931 Indian chiefs and U.S. Officials at Pine Ridge, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian chiefs and U.S. officials. 1)

The great hostile Indian camp on River Brule near Pine Ridge, 1891 (photo)
5042914 The great hostile Indian camp on River Brule near Pine Ridge, 1891 (photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lakota tipi camp near Pine Ridge)

Hircan emporte d assaut Sichem et brule le temple (engraving)
3625978 Hircan emporte d assaut Sichem et brule le temple (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hircan emporte d assaut Sichem et brule le temple)

Zambri se brule dans le palais avec sa famille (engraving)
3625877 Zambri se brule dans le palais avec sa famille (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zambri se brule dans le palais avec sa famille)

Mannequin du pape brule au Palais-Royal, le 16 avril 1791, d apres Bertault (engraving)
963303 Mannequin du pape brule au Palais-Royal, le 16 avril 1791, d apres Bertault (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spotted Tail, ca. 1887. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Spotted Tail, ca. 1887

Spotted Tail, 1877. Creator: Henry Ulke
Spotted Tail, 1877

ETIENNE BRULE (c1592-1633). French explorer in Canada. Etienne Brule with a raiding party of Huron Native Americans at the mouth of the Humber River by Lake Ontario. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

Villa of Brule, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Villa of Brule the great hostile Indian camp on River Brule near Pine Ridge, S. D, John C
Villa of Brule the great hostile Indian camp on River Brule near Pine Ridge, S.D, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer. In 1886 he opened his first photographic studio

Auguste-Claude-Simon Legrand after Jean-Honora Fragonard, French (1765-1815 or after)
Auguste-Claude-Simon Legrand after Jean-Honora© Fragonard, French (1765-1815 or after), Ma chemise brule, 1789, stipple and etching

SIOUX COOKING, c1911. High Bear, a Brule Sioux Native American man on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, cooking by throwing heated stones into a beef-stomach container. Photographed c1911

PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. Group portrait of Lakota Sioux chiefs and white U. S. officials
PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. Group portrait of Lakota Sioux chiefs and white U.S. officials, including Buffalo Bill Cody (standing, center)

SIOUX DANCERS, 1891. A group of Brule Sioux dancers in ceremonial dress on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Photographed in 1891 by Solomon D. Butcher

Red Indian Chief - Circling Bear (1800-1854), sporting a fantastic feather headdress and long pipe. Chief Conquering Bear was a Brule Lakota leader who signed the Fort Laramie Treaty in 1851

Villa Of Brule The Great Hostile Indian Camp On River Brule Near Pine Ridge, S.d, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

Villa Of Brule, John C. H. Grabill Was An American Photographer. In 1886 He Opened His First Photographic Studio

Henry Leeds, Interp. - Sioux - Lower Brule. Henry Leeds, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, dressed in a uniform and hat with Sioux inscribed on headband. Date c1898. Henry Leeds, Interp

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICANS, 1891. Encampment of Brule and Oglala Sioux Native Americans on White Clay Creek, near Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Photograph, 1891, by John C.H. Grabill

SIOUX MAN, c1907. Little Hawk, a BrulÔÇÜ Sioux Native American man. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1907
SIOUX MAN, c1907. Little Hawk, a Brul© Sioux Native American man. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

Andre Brule / Actor / C20Th
Andre Brule as Arsene Lupin, in the stage version of Maurice Leblancs book

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Brule, the Sioux Indian Chief known as Hollow Horn Bear, was a prominent figure among Native American Chiefs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In a captivating photograph taken by Edward S. Curtis around 1900, Brule stands proudly alongside five other tribal chiefs, each adorned in ceremonial attire that speaks volumes about their rich cultural heritage. The image captures the essence of these influential leaders who played significant roles within their respective tribes. Little Plume of the Piegan tribe, Buckskin Charley representing the Ute people, Geronimo from the Chiricahua Apache nation, Quanah Parker of the Comanche tribe, American Horse hailing from Oglala Sioux - all stand united with Brule to showcase their strength and resilience. Another striking portrait by Curtis features Little Dog in 1907. The intensity in his eyes reflects both determination and pride as he embodies his people's spirit. Similarly, an image titled "Brule Sioux War Party" depicts warriors ready for battle - a testament to their bravery and commitment to defending their land. Throughout history, indigenous communities faced numerous challenges imposed upon them by external forces. However, photographs like those captured by Curtis shed light on moments when Native American chiefs held positions of power and influence despite adversity. In another glimpse into this world through engravings from Froissart's Chronicles dating back to the fifteenth century comes a depiction titled "Ballet ou Charles VI faillit etre brule vif. " This artwork transports us to an era where fire symbolized not only destruction but also punishment or sacrifice. Moving forward in time yet still within this context is a group portrait featuring Sitting Bull alongside Swift Bear Spotted Tail Julius Meyer and Red Cloud - individuals whose names resonate deeply within Native American history books. Photographs such as "Indian chiefs and U. S Officials at Pine Ridge" provide insight into interactions between tribal leaders and government representatives during a pivotal moment in history.