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Pigi or Gall; first in command under Sitting Bull; Captured by Col. Ilges
Pigi or Gall; first in command under Sitting Bull; Captured by Col. Ilges
Object Number 2004.29.5738
Display Title Pigi or Gall; first in command under Sitting Bull; Captured by Col. Ilges
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Dakota Indians, Siouan, / D.F. Barry, photographer."; printed on photograph: "Gall"; label on board: "Indian Chief, Phizí, (indian) (in English) Gall. This Indian Chief, Phizí, first in Command under Sitting Bull, ordered the Massacre of every individual of Gen. Custer U.S.A. He is dressed, on the War Path and his shoulders are covered of scalps of men and women massacred by himself. After a desperate fight with the 5th & 11th Infantry, and 7th cavalry he was captured by Col. Ilges."
Keywords
  • Social and Political Figure
  • Proper Name
Subject
  • Gall
  • Pigi
  • Warrior
Department Photographic
Date 1850-1882
Artist David Francis Barry
Culture
  • Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms High plains
Materials Albumen print Cabinet card adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 15.24 cm (4 x 6 in.)

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