Hunkpapa Collection

SITTING BULL (c1831-1890). Sioux Native American leader. Photographed by David F. Barry, 1885

The home of Sitting Bull, Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Dakota, United States of America
2967848 The home of Sitting Bull, Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Dakota, United States of America. Sitting Bull, aka Hu?kešni or "Slow", c. 1831 - 1890

'The Threatened Rising of American Indians; Sitting Bull Addressing a Meeting of "Braves", 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Rain in the Face
Chief Rain in the Face (1835𱹰 5) of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe, Sioux, Dakota, wearing a single feather in his hair

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Long Soldier
Long Soldier, mis𬡢 elled ( ) as Iron Horn, of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe, Sioux, Gros Ventre village, Dakota.This Chief of the Standing Rock Agency wearing a mixture of traditional Native

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

Heu-Topa, Four Horns or Jagoo, The Storyteller, Chief of the Hunkpapa Sioux
984862 Heu-Topa, Four Horns or Jagoo, The Storyteller, Chief of the Hunkpapa Sioux, 1881 (graphite and wash on paper) by Cronau

Chief Gall, Hunkpapa Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Chief Gall, Hunkpapa Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Sitting Bull, Dakota Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Sitting Bull, Dakota Sioux, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

King of the Crows, Crow, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N36) for Allen &
King of the Crows, Crow, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N36) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Sitting Bull born circa 1831-1890. Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man. After a portrait on a 19th century cabinet card. Facsimile of his signature beneath portrait; United States of America

Sitting Bull Born Circa 1831 Died 1890. Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux Holy Man. Portrait On A 19Th Century Cabinet Card

RAIN-IN-THE-FACE (c1835-1905). Native American Lakota Sioux chief. Photograph, c1880

NATIVE AMERICAN SURRENDER. Lakota Native Americans under Chief Gall traveling to the Poplar Creek Agency in Montana to surrender, 27 December 1880. Contemporary American wood engraving

RAIN-IN-THE-FACE (c1835-1905). Lakota Sioux chief. Photograph, c1893

Racial / Chief Gall / Sioux
Chief Gall: Chief of the Hunkpapa Sioux tribe

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"Hunkpapa: Capturing the Spirit of Native American Chiefs" Step back in time and witness the captivating portraits Sioux chiefs through the lens of David Frances Barry. Chief Rain in the Face, with his piercing gaze, exudes strength and determination. Chief Long Soldier stands tall, a symbol of resilience and leadership. In a rare group portrait, we see legendary figures united - Sitting Bull, Swift Bear, Spotted Tail - their presence commanding respect. Julius Meyer and Red Cloud join them, bridging cultures through friendship and diplomacy. Heu-Topa emerges as an enigmatic storyteller; his words weaving tales that transcend generations. Four Horns or Jagoo embodies wisdom as he shares ancient traditions with his people. Chief Gall's regal stature captures our attention; a proud representative of the Hunkpapa Sioux tribe. Sitting Bull's image immortalized on a 19th-century cabinet card reveals him as not just a holy man but also an influential figure who fought for justice. The legacy of these chiefs lives on through their indomitable spirit. Their stories echo across time, reminding us to honor our roots and preserve indigenous heritage. Rain-in-the-Face's photograph transports us to another era where he led his people with courage amidst adversity. Sitting Bull's iconic image reminds us of his unwavering dedication to protecting Lakota Sioux lands against encroachment. Witnessing Lakota Native Americans under Chief Gall surrender is both poignant and heartbreaking; it serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by indigenous communities throughout history. Let these powerful images serve as windows into the past – portals connecting us to ancestral wisdom and inspiring reverence for native cultures that continue to shape our world today.