Lot 583
Thomas L. McKenney (American, 1785-1859) and James Hall (American, 1793-1868)
Lot 583 Details
Thomas L. McKenney (American, 1785-1859) and James Hall (American, 1793-1868)
WA-NA-TA, THE CHARGER, GRAND CHIEF OF THE SIOUX, 1836
hand coloured lithograph from McKenney and Hall's Indian Tribes of North America, together with the book's biographical pages
sheet 19.7 x 13 in — 50 x 33 cm
Estimate $300-$400
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Literature:
Cf. Howes M129; cf. Bennett 79; cf. Field 992; cf. Lipperheide Mc 4; cf. Reese American Color Plate Books 24; cf. Sabin 43410a.
Note:
The son of Shappa Indian Red Thunder, Wa-Na-Ta (d. 1848) also known as 'The Charger', was born on the Elm River in South Dakota and was a revered chief of the Yanktonai tribe, hailing from a village on the St. Peter's River. With his father, he fought for the British in the War of 1812, and distinguished himself as a loyal and valiant warrior. Wa-Na-Ta was rewarded for his exceptional heroism with a promotion to captain in the British army.