Body of Spotted Elk (aka Big Foot), Chief of the

Body of Spotted Elk (aka Big Foot), Chief of the Miniconjou, after the Wounded Knee Massacre. The Lakota Sioux elder, killed on Dec, 29, 1890, is frozen in a half sitting postion after the Massacre. The snow covered scene is littered with the remains of 100 tepees, wagons, pots, clothing, and bodies blasted by US Army artillery (BSLOC_2017_18_21)

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