Black Hawk Sauk Warrior Native American Portrait Art Print Unknown
An archival premium Quality Art Print of Black Hawk a Sauk Warrior Native American Portrait for sale by Brandywine General Store. Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak or Black Sparrow Hawk was born around 1767 at Saukenuk which was the principal Sauk city located along the Rock River. He was born into the Thunder Clan a son of Py-e-sa, a member of the warrior class. Black Hawk was 15 years old when he wounded his first enemy in battle, this deed earned him the right to paint his face and wear feathers, after awhile, due to his prowess on the battle field, he came to be a trusted leader of large war parties. During the War of 1812 he fought on the side of the British, a trusted lieutenant of the great Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh. Black Hawk is best known for the battle that bears his name. The Black Hawk War of 1832 was the last Indian war fought east of the Mississippi River. The Indian's defeat during this war marked the end of 200 years of armed resistance to the Europeans (Americans) on Indian Lands. Famous Artists art print #336
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