Was known as the Little Chief, he first served as a warrior under his grandfather , the famous Indian Sitting Bull. He eventually became an actor, joining Col. Joe Miller's 101 Ranch Show which played to thousands and performed in movies. One such movie was The Covered Wagon. He also performed in Buffalo Bill's famous Wild West Show. Before his death at Chief's request, his widow sent to their children in North Dakota his war bonnet, an enormous string of elk teeth, his favorite weapons, and other personal effects.
Was known as the Little Chief, he first served as a warrior under his grandfather , the famous Indian Sitting Bull. He eventually became an actor, joining Col. Joe Miller's 101 Ranch Show which played to thousands and performed in movies. One such movie was The Covered Wagon. He also performed in Buffalo Bill's famous Wild West Show. Before his death at Chief's request, his widow sent to their children in North Dakota his war bonnet, an enormous string of elk teeth, his favorite weapons, and other personal effects.
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