Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

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Edward S. Curtis - Singing Deeds of Valor - Sioux - Vintage Photogravure - Volume, 9.5 x 12.5 inches - "A 'coup' could be won by actually killing an enemy, by striking the body of an enemy whether dead or alive, by capturing a horse or a band of horses, or by taking a scalp. Honors were counted on each hostile warrior by the first four who struck him, the first in each case winning the greatest renown, an honor called 'taya-kte' (kill right). Thus if twenty men were struck or even touched in an encounter, twenty honors of the first grade were won by the victors. But the greatest exploit of all was to ride in the midst of the enemy and strike a warrior in action without attempting to wound him. When a man had lead four war parties, and in each achieved a first honor, he was eligible to chiefmanship." by Edward S. Curtis in "The North American Indian", Volume III <br> <br>Provenance: Original Subscription Set #59. George D. Barron, Rye, NY
Title:
Singing Deeds of Valor - Sioux
Date:
1908
Size:
Volume, 9.5 x 12.5 inches
Medium:
Vintage Photogravure
 
"A 'coup' could be won by actually killing an enemy, by striking the body of an enemy whether dead or alive, by capturing a horse or a band of horses, or by taking a scalp. Honors were counted on each hostile warrior by the first four who struck him, the first in each case winning the greatest renown, an honor called 'taya-kte' (kill right). Thus if twenty men were struck or even touched in an encounter, twenty honors of the first grade were won by the victors. But the greatest exploit of all was to ride in the midst of the enemy and strike a warrior in action without attempting to wound him. When a man had lead four war parties, and in each achieved a first honor, he was eligible to chiefmanship." by Edward S. Curtis in "The North American Indian", Volume III

Provenance: Original Subscription Set #59. George D. Barron, Rye, NY
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