Black Crow (Kha-Ka-Sapa) Ponca Native American 1877 Real Photo Postcard

Black Crow (Apsáalooke Iichíle), a prominent leader of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation, was a significant figure during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His leadership was crucial during a period of immense transition for Native American tribes, marked by increasing interaction and complex negotiations with the United States government regarding land rights and tribal sovereignty. This portrait captures him in traditional Crow regalia, reflecting his status and the cultural identity of a tribal leader.