Why is the drawing called "Elk soldier counts coup on civilian"? From my point of view, this is a dog soldier. It is the same person as in plate 60. The snake-like rattle and the skunk belt around the horse's neck are typical Dog Soldier insignia.
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Little Shield, Cheyenne Chief, Central Plains (1865-1879)
Judge Charles H. Loud, Miles City, Montana, and his...
André Schaller
11/15/21, 4:15 PM
Why is the drawing called "Elk soldier counts coup on civilian"? From my point of view, this is a dog soldier. It is the same person as in plate 60. The snake-like rattle and the skunk belt around the horse's neck are typical Dog Soldier insignia.