Wolf Robe

Wolf Robe, son of a Southern Cheyenne chief, lived and fought with the Northern Cheyenne during the time of the Battle of Little Big Horn. He was about 80 when Miller painted this portrait in 1941. “We never know exactly our years. The only way we could tell was...

Wooden Leg

Wooden Leg, a Northern Cheyenne warrior aged 18 in 1876, fought under Chief Lame White Man at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. After killing at least three troopers in the action against Reno’s command and bringing down one of Reno’s Arikara scouts,...

Young Little Wolf

Young Little Wolf, a Northern Cheyenne warrior in 1876, and a son of Chief Little Wolf arrived late at the Indian village, their band having trailed Custer’s command for many miles. However, once their loyalty to the other Cheyennes and Sioux was established...

Thomas Steals Horses

Also know as Rattlesnake, an 11-year old follower of Crazy Horse at the Battle of Little Big horn. An Oglala Sioux, he took part in the Ghost Dance uprising and later was a longtime member of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. He died in 1941. “Everything was...

Thomas White Horse

Thomas White Horse, a Hunkpapa Sioux veteran of the Battle of Little Big Horn, was 89 when Miller painted his portrait in 1940. A follower of Chief Sitting Bull, he took part in the Ghost Dance in 1890. “A lean, almost famished, old fellow, he sparkled at the...

Two Birds

Two Birds, a Northern Cheyenne warrior in 1876, fought under Chief Two Moon in the Battle of Little Big Horn, in which he counted three coups and captured four cavalry horses. “The old man and I cordially shook hands. I did not see him again. While I was off in...