This painted hide was acquired directly from Washakie by William C. Brown in 1898-1899 while he was commandant at Fort Washakie, together with an explanation of the 11 scenes. All events are reported to be scenes of Washakie's life, with 10 scenes of war deeds and 1 of a buffalo hunt. The buffalo hunt vignette appears to be in a different hand and may have been added by one of his sons. Washakie produced several such works for sale, at times collaborating with one of his sons. There is a photograph of a different hide with detailed explanation in the NAA (MS 2209) dated 1897. Transcription of key in accession file: 1. Washakie on horseback, Sioux Indian, on Sweetwater, below So. Pass. Washakie killed Sioux. 2. Washakie, on right, and Sioux Indian Chief at head of Big Sandy. 3. Group of Blackfeet. Washakie, on left, killed one. Washakie struck on nose by arrow. On this side Owl Creek Mountains. 4. Blackfoot Indian. Washakie ran spear thru him. On this side Owl Creek Mountains. 5. Washakie in War Bonnet. Cheyenne Indian. Killed Shoshones and Cheyennes on War Path. 6. Washakie holding horse. Sioux Indian armed with spear. Washakie struck him with six-shooter then shot him with gun. On the other side of Green River. 7. Two Utes on horseback. Washakie shot them both. Uintah. Utes armed with bows and arrows. 8. Blackfoot sitting under rock shot at Washakie but missed him. Washakie then fired and killed Blackfoot. Penned Rock Mountain. 9. Big Sioux War Chief. Crazy Horse's brother. Washakie on horseback. 10. Four Blackfeet on foot; Washakie dismounted after them; he killed all four. On Grass Creek beyond Owl Creek. 11. Long time ago Washakie went on buffalo hunt and killed a big buffalo with 3 arrows.
