Name/Title

Shield

Entry/Object ID

2021.15.22

Description

Shield, circular with 16 - 1/2" diameter. Entitled "White Man Dances" On front 1st US Cavalry is seen being defeated by native warriors. Scene depicted probably 1868-1871 when, according to the history of the 1st Cavalry, they were regularly in skirmishes with the Apache nation. In the regimental history they are referred to both as Apache and Mohave Apache. No artist signature.

Collection

Reta Pearl Graham Collection