2005-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2005
Cabinet card photograph of Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Poundmaker) (1842-1886) the son of Sikakwayan, a Stoney shaman, and his Métis wife. A visionary Cree chief and greatest hunter of his day, Poundmaker demonstrated his concern for the future of his people in his reluctance to accept Treaty # 6. Like his adoptive father — Crowfoot, Poundmaker counselled peace with the whites. In the face of growing frustration over government mismanagement culminating in the North-West Rebellion, he urged restraint, and was able to prevent further bloodshed at the battle of Cut-Knife Creek. Following the rebellion, Poundmaker was jailed for “treason-felony”, and died shortly after his release, a broken and embittered man. Only later was he acknowledged for his uncompromising role as a peacemaker and defender of his people. Photograph is by Hall & Lowe of Winnipeg. VG.
Click on a thumbnail above to display a larger image below
Hold down the mouse button and slide side to side to see more thumbnails(if available).
Click above for larger image.