Two Strike (1907)
Photogravure
Portfolio III plate 78

"Born in 1821, Two Strike (No'p-kalpa) accompanied his first war party at the age of twelve against the Pawnee. At thirty-one he led a party against the same tribe and counted coup. Twelve coups, all of Pawnee, and twenty-two battles. He changed his name from Living Bear to Two Strike after unhorsing two Pawnee riding the same animal. After the sixth coup he was declared chief, and, as others died, gradually ascended to the position of head chief of the Brule Sioux." -Curtis

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