Cayuse Mother and Child
The Cayuse were also called as Weyiiletpuu, or “the people of the ryegrass,” by their neighbors, the Nez Perce. They were a small but powerful tribe from the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The Cayuse, who combined commerce and skilled combat, were well recognized for forming partnerships with other tribes and European settlers. The Cayuse and Christian missionaries formed an unusual relationship because the former was interested in the “white man’s book of heaven,” or the Bible. In 1847, the first “Indian War” in the Pacific Northwest broke out because to a disagreement between the preachers and the Cayuse.
Cayuse Mother And Child
Absaroke Warrior
An Absaroke warrior is mounted on his horse. In this 1910 photograph, he has his bow and arrow ready as he looks out at the plains below him. The Crows identify as “Apsáalooke,” which means “children of the large beaked bird.” The Crow relied heavily on horses and were known for having the largest herds. An annual festival would take place on the plains, with several tribes bringing their horses to demonstrate status and power. This procession is still held today, with up to 50,000 participants each August.
Absaroke Warrior
