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Chief Big Dog

Chief Big Dog

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Chief Big Dog

Chippewa chief who offered himself and his band of warriors to the government to fight the Sioux in their raid in Minnesota in 1862. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait showing Ne-Bah-Quah-Om, known as Big Dog, wearing a full Native American headdress and holding a pipe. Published by Whitney’s Gallery of St. Paul, Minnesota, circa 1865. In fine condition, with left and right edges possibly trimmed. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #413 - Ended August 14, 2013