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Sacred Bull, a Brule Sioux, visited Washington, February 23, 1867 and again in 1880-81. At some point between 1868 and 1880 he became known as Medicine Bull, which also appears to be the name of his father. His wife is listed as Horned Horse Woman and he had at least one child, Looks Back, a daughter. He (as Scared Bull) was one of the signers of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868. According to Indian Agency records, when his family arrived at either the Camp Robinson, Standing Rock or Cheyenne River Agencies in 1876, he had to give up 5 ponies. He was left with three ponies and one cow. He was reimbursed for the ponies seized. Medicine Bull eventually settled near the mouth of the White River, on the Rosebud Reservation. He was one of the chiefs that tried to get schools on the reservations. He and others also tried to get better agricultural aides such as plows and mules so they could profitably farm. When agents accused the Indians of being lazy and not wanting to farm, he replied "My friends, the words you have heard to-day are the truth. Since we have been here the hostiles have watched us all the time to see when we were going to be happy and rich. You have made me rich hitherto with words only. If we had received the good things when they were first promised, this valley would not be large enough to hold our people." School records show him as: Medicine Bull, Samuel (Tatanka-Wakan): Sioux (Lower Brule, SD) October 1881-May 1884; November 1884-July 1886. Teacher, carpenter, catechist, and farmer. Samuel was the son of Chief Medicine Bull. Student file reports that Samuel "has never wavered in his determination to serve his people." He died in November 1916. This carved egg comes with a hand turned wood egg stand and can become a personalized gift with an inscription on the back. Because of the variations of color and texture inherent in the emu egg itself, each carved egg will be unique and make a distinctive addition to any decor or collection. If you are looking for a "different" housewarming gift, birthday present or other special occasion gift for an Native American history buff, this carved egg will delight them. #207 Scared Bull Carved Emu Egg $95.00
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Scared
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