Bluffs (Landforms)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\OBJECTS FACET\Settlements and Landscapes\landscapes (environments)\natural landscapes\landforms and landform components\landform components\
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Fort Reno Ledger Drawing, 1887
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 251.Unknown]
Identifier: 4526.11.104
Description
This drawing summarizes a variety of actions in a few symbols. The warrior in an eagle feather bonnet and trailer is shown from the back as he uses a tomahawk to count coup on an opponent. Three shots have been fired from behind a bluff. The Cheyenne's horse with his tail tied and decorated for battle and an eagle feather and bandana hanging from its chin, stands by as he has been trained to do. From the article: Preserving History in the Southern Plains: Cheyenne and Arapaho...
Dates:
1887
Fort Reno Ledger Drawing, 1887
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 251.Unknown]
Identifier: 4526.11.130
Description
With his feathered lance, a Cheyenne counts coup on two Crow opponents hiding behind a bluff. The Cheyenne is a distinguished warrior shown through his eagle feather bonnet with long trailer. His horse's tail is tied with trade cloth and eagle feathers, indicating his readiness for battle. The horse's ears have been split – an indication of his training and value in buffalo hunting and battle. From the article: Preserving History in the Southern Plains: Cheyenne and Arapaho...
Dates:
1887
Plain with Mountains, late 19th century - early 20th century
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.270.80
Description
Black and white negative of plain with mountains.
Dates:
late 19th century - early 20th century