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Object Number
2004.29.5738
Display Title
Pigi or Gall; first in command under Sitting Bull; Captured by Col. Ilges
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations
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
- Proper Name
- Social and Political Figure
Subject
- Pigi
- Gall
- Warrior
Department
Photographic
Date
1850-1882
Artist
David Francis Barry
Culture
- Dakota
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Additional Geographic Terms
High plains
Dimensions
Overall: 10.16 x 15.24 cm (4 x 6 in.)
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