Arapaho Drawing from the Edwards Ledger Book

Arapaho Drawing from the Edwards Ledger Book

third quarter 19th century

plate #84, depicts a vibrant warrior, designated as Yellow Horse dressed in a military jacket with armbands, gorget, and unique feathered headdress; he sits astride his black mount, with a rifle in one hand and a staff in the other, possibly denoting he is a member of the Tomahawk Society (Schorsch 1990: plate 40); he strikes a simply dressed Ute warrior

(plate) 12-1/4 x 7-1/2 inches; (frame) 19-5/8 x 14-3/4 inches

Published:
The Edwards Ledger Drawings: Folk Art by Arapaho Warriors (Schorsch 1990: plate 84)

This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property of a Private Collector, Chicago, Illinois Native American & Prehistoric Art

Collected by Peter W. Edwards during his exploits during the Colorado gold rush of the 1860s. Descended in the family before being sold during the late 20th century.

For more information see: The Edwards Ledger Drawings: Folk Art by Arapaho Warriors (Schorsch 1990: pg. xi)